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Caernarfon West & Waunfawr

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About

Caernarfon West encompasses the historic town's waterfront and streets just outside the famous castle walls. The area is defined by the Menai Strait, with views towards Anglesey, and includes the working harbour and marina. The town's grid-like layout of narrow streets extends from the fortified centre.

Inland, the area transitions to the community of Waunfawr, situated on the lower slopes of the Mynydd Mawr woodland. This village lies near the terminus of the Welsh Highland Railway, a narrow-gauge heritage line. The landscape here is characterised by farmland and forest, with the River Gwyrfai flowing through the valley towards Llyn Cwellyn.

Area overview

On average Caernarfon West & Waunfawr has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr is £45,469 per year. Caernarfon West & Waunfawr is home to around 6,356 people, with a population density of about 77.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caernarfon West & Waunfawr Population
6,356
Population density
77.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.34(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.51(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.44(+29%)
Shoplifting
9.13(+42%)
Public order
5.51(-33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,088
95.81%
Other White
100
1.57%
Irish
43
0.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.35%
Other Asian
20
0.31%
Total population: 6,354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,936
37%
Level 3 (A level)
848
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
817
15.61%
No qualifications
800
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
389
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 5,233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,181
43.23%
Owns with a mortgage
767
28.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
307
11.24%
Other social rented
219
8.02%
Social rents from council
172
6.3%
Total households: 2,732

Property prices in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £535,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caernarfon West & Waunfawr in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced31£135,000
Semi-Detached14£224,750
Flats1£52,000
Detached15£285,500

10 years median price trend in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr.

All postcodes in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr

LL552TB

Y Bontnewydd

LL547YQ

Llanwnda

LL554EX

Tref Eilian

LL552HR

Bro Helen

LL547YY

Tref Eilian

LL546TG

Tanygraig

LL552HY

Hendre Street

LL551EQ

Canol Tref Caernarfon

LL547HU

Tryfan

LL552PQ

Stryd Newydd

LL547UP

Libanus Terrace

LL547HA

Gwelfor

LL552HL

Constantine Terrace

LL554AZ

Waunfawr

LL552AB

Pool Street

LL552YB

St Helen's Road

LL547LW

Llanwnda

LL554LX

Bryn Golau

LL552NF

Castle Square

LL547NU

Bodawen Terrace

LL552TF

Y Bontnewydd

LL552PN

Segontium Terrace

LL547LN

Tai Newyddion

LL545RD

Magdalen Terrace

LL545RS

Coed Helen Lane

LL545RN

Ffordd Yr Aber

LL552UL

Llwyn Beuno

LL552SG

Waenfawr Road

LL552HP

South Road

LL559ZZ

Canol Tref Caernarfon

LL552LL

Segontium Road South

LL546TF

Waunfawr

LL552AS

Pool Street

LL547HD

Tryfan

LL552PT

Chapel Street

LL547YS

Waunfawr

LL554PZ

Trefeilian Estate

LL545UE

Llanwnda

LL545UN

Lôn Morfa

LL545RP

Ffordd Yr Aber

LL547PH

Llanwnda

LL552SE

Llanbeblig Road

LL552UE

Dolbeuno

LL547YT

Waunfawr

LL554HQ

Y Bontnewydd

LL547PL

Tryfan

LL547YW

Llanwnda

LL552YS

Pwllheli Road

LL552LA

Beulah Square

LL552TG

Waunfawr Road

LL547PA

Llanwnda

LL547LA

Tryfan

LL552PH

Segontium Terrace

LL552RD

Snowdon Street

LL554PJ

Stad Ty Hen

LL552HH

Wellington Terrace

LL547YL

Dinas Estate

LL547PN

Cae'r Eglwys

LL554DX

Pant Y Waun

LL547YF

Y Bontnewydd

LL554YR

Waunfawr Road

LL552SU

Glan Gwna Terrace

LL552YT

Pen Y Bryn

LL545TY

Y Bontnewydd

LL547HE

Tryfan

LL546TL

Bower Street

LL547YJ

Gerddi Benar

LL547BY

Tryfan

LL546TP

Waunfawr

LL552RB

Garnon Street

LL554PQ

Croes-Y-Waen

LL554BX

Tref Eilian

LL552HW

St Helens Terrace

LL547HY

Llety

LL547UR

Gwyrfai Cottage

LL552UB

Glan Beuno Estate

LL551RF

Hole In The Wall Street

LL552UA

Beuno Terrace

LL546TW

Waunfawr

LL552EZ

Erw Deg

LL545UP

Llanwnda

LL552TD

Penybryn Road

LL554ZA

Llys Y Waun

LL547AZ

Fron Deg

LL545UG

Ty N Llan

LL552YN

Pant Road

LL551AF

Bridge Street

LL552AY

Castle Ditch

LL547HW

Cadfan Terrace

LL545TU

Y Bontnewydd

LL545UD

Llanwnda

LL552UG

Llifon Terrace

LL552PS

Chapel Street

LL552HS

South Road

LL547LE

Tryfan

LL552AF

Pool Street

LL552YW

Pwllheli Road

LL552ST

Waenfawr Road

LL547ND

Fron Deg

LL547YR

Tref Eilian

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.