Town Pop. 3,679

Living in Bethesda: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bethesda comes out at 47/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Bethesda most outperforms the national norm: 34/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 34/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the LL57 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Bethesda sits 25 points below the LL57 district figure of 59/100. Below 30/100: transport (27) and lifestyle (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL57 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
125 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 226 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 92 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 35 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Public order 32 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 53 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Abercaseg 39 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 34 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 34 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 2.2 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.5 µg/m³
84
Green Space 69
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital47.6 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital47.6 mi
Aintree University Hospital50.2 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,488 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
34
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
43.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
46.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 134 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed3.7%Retired20.4%Student5%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.3%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary28.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership68.3%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
56
Council tax Gwynedd · 2025-26
A £1,560
B £1,820
C £2,080
D £2,340
E £2,860
F £3,380
G £3,900
H £4,680
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Bangor 4.4 mi
Llanfairfechan 6.2 mi
Llanfairpwll 6.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £151,000 17
Terraced £147,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£118k £148k £179k £210k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Rachub 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
Tregarth 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Llandygai 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clwt-y-bont 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bangor 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Penisa'r Waun 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Llanberis 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
Llandegfan 49 5.5 mi away ⇄
Menai Bridge 52 5.7 mi away ⇄
Llanrug 48 5.8 mi away ⇄
Beaumaris 46 6.0 mi away ⇄
Llanfairfechan 49 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bethesda a nice place to live?

Bethesda has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bethesda is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bethesda?

Bethesda has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 460 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Bethesda?

The current median house price in Bethesda is £151,000, around 47% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £147,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%.

Postcode districts in Bethesda

LL57 49 ⇄

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