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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 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
67
Deprivation level
5/10
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
39.33(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.14(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.81(+9%)
Shoplifting
7.08(+2%)
Public order
5.19(-42%)
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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £480,000.

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
Detached15£245,000
Flats2£45,975
Semi-Detached13£212,500
Terraced29£130,000

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

LL554HQ

Y Bontnewydd

LL547HA

Gwelfor

LL545RN

Ffordd Yr Aber

LL552HU

St Helens Street

LL545TL

Llanwnda

LL552SY

Bryn Teg Terrace

LL552LR

Caer Ymryson

LL545RE

Y Bontnewydd

LL547YG

Llanwnda

LL552PU

New Street

LL554EQ

Waunfawr

LL554YY

Glyn Afon Terrace

LL545UE

Llanwnda

LL547AQ

Rhesdai Gwyrfai

LL547PW

Cae'r Eglwys

LL547YB

Tanycefn Terrace

LL552TE

Erw Cottages

LL552TW

Erw Wen

LL547HH

Tryfan

LL547LQ

Caer Eglwys

LL551AF

Bridge Street

LL547BQ

Waunfawr

LL552HL

Constantine Terrace

LL552UB

Glan Beuno Estate

LL554EX

Tref Eilian

LL545RH

Y Bontnewydd

LL545UL

Lôn Morfa

LL547HF

Tryfan

LL547YN

Llanwnda

LL552HY

Hendre Street

LL552TH

Y Bontnewydd

LL552UE

Dolbeuno

LL554AX

Tref Eilian

LL554LZ

Pant Y Waun

LL554PQ

Croes-Y-Waen

LL546TF

Waunfawr

LL545UG

Ty N Llan

LL547HP

Dreflan

LL547YF

Y Bontnewydd

LL551SE

Castle Street

LL552AY

Castle Ditch

LL552UH

Llwyn Beuno

LL554SB

Waunfawr

LL547PD

Llanwnda

LL552PH

Segontium Terrace

LL552TF

Y Bontnewydd

LL545RP

Ffordd Yr Aber

LL545UN

Lôn Morfa

LL547HG

Tryfan

LL547LU

Fron Deg

LL552NA

Castle Square

LL559ZZ

Canol Tref Caernarfon

LL552TB

Y Bontnewydd

LL545UF

Llanwnda

LL547LF

Hafod Ruffydd

LL552LB

Hen Walia

LL554LX

Bryn Golau

LL547LR

Kendal

LL551RB

Allt Pafiliwn

LL545RS

Coed Helen Lane

LL552HW

St Helens Terrace

LL547BY

Tryfan

LL547HU

Tryfan

LL552UF

Y Bontnewydd

LL547LS

Llanwnda

LL547PE

Llanwnda

LL547YP

Glanrhyd

LL547YW

Llanwnda

LL547HT

Rhes Ganol

LL545SD

Bayview Terrace

LL552LD

Assheton Terrace

LL552UD

Erw Deg

LL552YS

Pwllheli Road

LL547BJ

Waunfawr

LL547UT

Digbeth Terrace

LL552NB

Castle Square

LL552SG

Waenfawr Road

LL554YU

Waunfawr

LL547PN

Cae'r Eglwys

LL547YH

Llanwnda

LL547ET

Brocadfan

LL547LE

Tryfan

LL547PB

Tan Yr Allt

LL547PL

Tryfan

LL554AQ

Rhesdai Gwyrfai

LL545RF

Y Bontnewydd

LL546TP

Waunfawr

LL552NN

Castle Square

LL554BZ

Pant Y Waun

LL554ZA

Llys Y Waun

LL547HW

Cadfan Terrace

LL547PH

Llanwnda

LL547YQ

Llanwnda

LL552PT

Chapel Street

LL546TL

Bower Street

LL547NA

Llanwnda

LL552TY

Brymer Terrace

LL554BJ

Tai Cefn Du

LL554YP

Croes Y Waun

LL552LA

Beulah Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.