Wales · Wales
Living in Bangor
One of Britain’s smallest cities, a university city on the Menai Strait between Snowdonia and Anglesey.
Population around 18,000
What Bangor is like
Bangor offers striking scenery and real affordability, with Eryri (Snowdonia), the Anglesey coast and the mountains all on the doorstep. Its university gives it a young, lively feel.
Education
Bangor University is well regarded, particularly for ocean sciences and Welsh studies.
Bangor University
Getting around
On the North Wales coast line, with trains along the coast and links to Holyhead and Chester.
Jobs & economy
Higher education, health, tourism and public services.
The property market
Browse current asking prices for homes in Bangor below.
In a nutshell
- Eryri and Anglesey on the doorstep
- Very affordable
- Lively university city
- Stunning coast and mountains