Cae Croes Y Bala, Gwynedd
18 addresses across 4 postcodes (LL23), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 46402892.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 3, E: 3).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Gwynedd costs £2,469 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 14% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Betws-y-Coed, about 24.2 km (15 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 880 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 170 to 183 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Meddygfa, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 780 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5); House, detached (3). Built: 1983-1990 (4); 1991-1995 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Gwynedd in 2026-27: Band D £2,469 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,920 | £2,194 | £2,469 | £3,017 | £3,566 | £4,115 | £4,938 | £5,760 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (34% of about 1,700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 47 address points in this street's postcodes, 9 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 9 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| LL23 7AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| LL23 7BG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| LL23 7YF | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 0 / 0 |
| LL23 7YH | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 1 |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 170 m and 183 m above sea level (177 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LL23 7AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LL23 7BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LL23 7YF | 14% | 14% | 14% | 0% |
| LL23 7YH | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Betws-y-Coed 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 24.2 km (15 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leisure Centre Bala | 260 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evolt Network | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 69.3 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Meddygfa | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Dolgellau & Barmouth District Hospital | 26.4 km (16 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar Bala Cashzone | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,330 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 340 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Aykroyd & Sons, Clothing Factory (Former Workhouse), a listed building (Grade II*), 450 m (0.3 miles) east. 74 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Aykroyd & Sons, Clothing Factory (Former Workhouse) | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Awelfryn | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Isfryn | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Fedw Arian | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Tomen y Bala Castle Mound | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Rhiwlas | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Castell Gronw Castle Mound | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Llanfor Roman Fort and Camps (revealed by Aerial Photography) | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coed Mawr | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Coed Fedw-arian | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Coed Fach-ddeiliog | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Ceunant Morgan | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Bala Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Bryniau Goleu | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 1.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 18 |
8 of the street's 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gwynedd: see them on the Gwynedd page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YSGOL Godre'r Berwyn Welsh medium | All-through | 3–19 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn-Y-Groes Christian Conference Centre LL23 7YE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Caffi Woody'S Cafe LL23 7SR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Loch Cafe LL23 7SR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Moduron Y Bala Ltd LL23 7AE | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Y TEBOT LL23 7AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Stori Beer & Wine Cyf LL23 7AE | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Epicurean Chocolatiers LL23 7SP | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Plas Glas Blue Slate Gin LL23 7AE | Manufacturers/packers | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Park Stores LL23 7AE | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Y Drol Ffrwythau LL23 7AD | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Bulls Head LL23 7AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| White Lion Royal Hotel LL23 7AE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Becws Islyn Bala LL23 7AE | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Bala Spice LL23 7AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Siop Woodys Shop LL23 7AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mawnog Fach (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 30% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 7 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LL23 7AQ: 14 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- LL23 7BG: 2 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- LL23 7YF: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
- LL23 7YH: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Maes y Fron · Maes Treflyn · Mawnog Fach · Cae Gadlas · Encil Pensarn · Bro Eryl · Pensarn Road · Maes y Bronydd
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.