Bangor Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, End of H1 2026

University city with strong student housing demand and Menai Strait waterfront

The Bangor property market recorded 240 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £190,000. This places Bangor in line with the Gwynedd county median, and £95k below the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Bangor have shown strong growth, with a year-on-year change of +8.6%. Within Gwynedd, Bangor ranks 4th by price out of 6 principal towns, and 3rd by transaction volume.

Bangor median prices have moved from £165,000 in Q1 2025 to £175,000 in Q2 2026, a change of +6.1% over 5 quarters.

Property prices in Bangor vary significantly by type. The table below compares Bangor prices with Gwynedd county averages and UK national figures.

Detached homes in Bangor command £350,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £106,000. The £244k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Bangor recorded 0 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 0.0% of total sales. New-build supply is limited, potentially indicating either planning constraints or an untapped opportunity for developers.

New-build properties in Bangor traded at a discount of 0.0% versus existing stock. Developers should focus on specification, design quality, and location to maximise values above comparable second-hand stock.

Across the wider Gwynedd market, 0 new-build completions were recorded — see our Gwynedd property market report for the full county picture.

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Bangor, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £51,000 to £200,000 illustrates the breadth of the Bangor market.

For developers considering Bangor, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £190,000 and detached homes at £350,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Bangor scheme with a GDV of £350,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £227,500 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

With prices rising 8.6% year-on-year, Bangor presents a supportive environment for new development. Lenders view positive price momentum favourably when assessing loan applications.

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To put Bangor's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Gwynedd:

For the full Gwynedd town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Gwynedd property market report.