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Location in DenbighshireBettws Gwerfil Goch sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Bettws Gwerfil Goch
Bettws Gwerfil Goch is a small settlement in Denbighshire, located in north-east Wales. It lies within the LL21 postcode area and is situated near the border with Shropshire in England. The village is part of the historic county of Denbighshire and is known for its rural setting and agricultural surroundings. The name Bettws Gwerfil Goch translates from Welsh as 'the chapel of Gwerfil the red', reflecting its historical roots. The area is characterised by open countryside, with fields and small farms forming the landscape. While it is not a large community, it offers a quiet, peaceful environment typical of the Welsh countryside. The village is accessible by road and is within easy reach of nearby towns such as Corwen and Llangollen.
School Ratings in Bettws Gwerfil Goch
Families in Bettws Gwerfil Goch have access to 4 local schools.
House Prices in Bettws Gwerfil Goch
Homes sell for an average of £257K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £306K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bettws Gwerfil Goch
Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Bettws Gwerfil Goch, with 1 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Local Data for Bettws Gwerfil Goch
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Property Prices 713 sales
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Household Income in Bettws Gwerfil Goch ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bettws Gwerfil Goch is approximately £47,267 a year before tax, 15% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £36,391. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £36,391.
Businesses in Bettws Gwerfil Goch ONS 2025
There are approximately 477 active businesses based in Bettws Gwerfil Goch, around 98 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 93% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 0 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Crime in Bettws Gwerfil Goch 9 crimes · April 2026
Crime levels in Bettws Gwerfil Goch are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure village where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Location
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Home Ownership in Bettws Gwerfil Goch
Of the 2,153 households in and around Bettws Gwerfil Goch, 66% are owned, 15% are socially rented and 19% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bettws Gwerfil Goch.