LL23 — BALA | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LL23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LL23 is £242,547, which is 11% below the North Wales average of £271,879.

Properties in LL23 cost 15.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LL23 have fallen 15.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£365,071	49
Semi-detached	£162,667	18
Terraced	£144,577	52
Flat	£98,312	0
All types	£242,547	145

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LL23

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LL23 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LL23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LL23 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ysgol O.M. Edwards	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Bro Tryweryn	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Ffridd y LLyn	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

120,813

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LL23 are 164.0 Mbps, with 95% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 60% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

164.0 Mbps

Avg Download

30.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

73%

Superfast Coverage

35%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LL23 is collected by North Wales Council. The Band D rate is £2,304/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LL23 — BALA

Area Summary

LL23 (BALA) offers affordable property prices (£242,547, 15% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (164 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LL23?

The average house price in LL23 (BALA) is £242,547, based on 145 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.0% over the past year.

Is LL23 a safe area to live?

Crime in LL23 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LL23?

There are 4 schools in or near LL23. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LL23?

Council tax in LL23 is collected by North Wales Council. The Band D rate is £2,304 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LL23?

The average broadband download speed in LL23 is 164 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 73% of premises, ultrafast to 35%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LL23 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in LL23 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 120,813.