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Williams & Goodwin are estate and letting agents in Bangor, Wales. We offer a wide range of properties throughout Bangor in Gwynedd (LL57), from family homes to apartments. If you’d like to know more about the area and the services we offer there – keep reading.
If you’re looking for Bangor estate agents who put you and your property first, then look no further. Our experienced team’s on hand to help you sell your home. At the same time, our Bangor letting agents are well prepared to offer landlord guidance – leading you to great tenants and ensuring you’re compliant with the latest regulations.
Co-Founder (Retired)
313 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 1UL
01248 355 333
bangor@tppuk.com
Weekdays: 9am - 5:30pm Saturday: 9am - 4pm Sunday: Closed
Bangor city is located just off the A55 expressway before the Britannia bridge linking the mainland to the Isle of Anglesey. Located in the County of Gwynedd to the North West of Wales and boasts the longest high street in Britain and home to the University.
Bangor is the oldest city in Wales and one of the smallest cities in the UK. The origins of the city date back to the founding of a monastic establishment on the site of Bangor Cathedral by the Celtic saint Deiniol in the early 6th century AD ‘Bangor’ itself is an old Welsh word for a wattled enclosure, such as the one that originally surrounded the cathedral site.
Bangor’s housing spans several eras, from Victorian seafront properties along Beach Road to elegant Edwardian homes in Upper Bangor. The city centre features traditional Welsh terraced houses, built from local stone with slate roofs. Near the university, substantial Victorian villas stand alongside purpose-built student accommodation. More modern estates spread outward toward Penrhosgarnedd, offering family homes with gardens.
The most sought-after properties line Upper Bangor’s tree-lined streets, where period homes maintain original features. The Garth area offers properties with views across the Menai Strait, while the roads near St James’s Church hold well-maintained Victorian houses. Explore in more detail the best streets in Bangor and Bangor’s key property types.
Developments: Recent construction includes new apartment blocks near the university campus, meeting student demand. The former Dickies Boatyard site saw transformation into waterfront apartments. Plans exist for additional housing developments on the city outskirts, particularly around Penrhosgarnedd, aiming to provide more family homes.
Property prices: According to recent data, Bangor’s market offers value compared to many university cities. Terraced houses averaged £149k over the last year, while semi-detached properties reached around £227k. Detached homes, especially those with Menai Strait views, sold for £369k-£450k. Overall, prices showed a 10% increase since 2021. Our estate agents in Bangor north Wales can help you sell your home to achieve the best prices in the market.
Rental market: The rental sector splits between student lets and professional rentals. Student houses typically achieve around £350-£450 per room monthly during term time. Professional lets see two-bedroom properties earning £650-£750 monthly, while larger family homes command prices around £800-£1,000. Properties in Upper Bangor and near the pier often achieve premium rates. Our letting agents in Bangor can expose you to excellent investment opportunities across the area.
Whether you’d like to stroll along the listed Garth Pier and take in the sweeping views of the Menai Strait, or explore the sprawling grounds of Penrhyn Castle, there is plenty to see and do in Bangor.
Bangor’s location also makes it an excellent place to begin exploring Snowdonia or Anglesey, sitting right on the edge of the national park with easy access to walkers’ cafes and hiking routes. It’s also just a stone’s throw away from Anglesey, opening up an array of options for beaches to visit and new places to explore. Find out more about living in Bangor here.
Bangor has a large array of facilities, meaning you’re never far from the essential services you need – from supermarkets to doctor’s surgeries.
There are 4 large supermarkets around Bangor (Tesco, Asda, Lidl and Morrisons), as well as a whole host of independent shops and cafes throughout the town.
Equally, Bangor has its own hospital with an A&E department, as well as several local surgeries and a veterinary surgery too.
There are plenty of leisure facilities to keep you healthy and offer options for a day out or a bit of sport, with the large Arfon and Bangor University sports hall.
Thankfully, there are lots of ways around Bangor, wherever you’d like to head. Here’s a few of the options found locally:
Find out more about Bangor transport here.
Bangor has an excellent range of schools to choose from, whether nursery, primary, secondary or independent. Even better, they are all close to one another and easy to access on foot or by public transport. Here’s a selection of what’s available across each category:
Find more schools in Bangor, north Wales with this local council portal.
Bangor is a bustling university town, with over 10, 000 students making up the 18, 000 strong population. You can expect calmer and busier periods throughout the year, depending on the start and end dates of the university term.
Local people speak both Welsh and English and readily slip from one to the other. Our Bangor home has a great team of people – ready willing and able to help you move. From this location we tend to cover the Bangor city and surrounding villages incorporating Tregarth, Bethesda and Llanfairfechan in Gwynedd and Menai Bridge, Llanfairpwll, Llandegfan and Beaumaris on Anglesey.