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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

LL545TL

Llanwnda

LL547NE

Cae'r Eglwys

LL554YX

Stad Glyn Afon

LL552EX

St Helen's Road

LL554YS

Croes-Y-Waen

LL547BQ

Waunfawr

LL552TA

Penybryn Road

LL547AQ

Rhesdai Gwyrfai

LL547NH

Llanwnda

LL547LQ

Caer Eglwys

LL545RR

Aber Foreshore Road

LL547YN

Llanwnda

LL545RE

Y Bontnewydd

LL552SY

Bryn Teg Terrace

LL554BQ

Waunfawr

LL547HH

Tryfan

LL551RB

Allt Pafiliwn

LL554DZ

Waunfawr

LL547PF

Fron Deg

LL547LT

Llanwnda

LL552HE

Newborough Street

LL552PR

Chapel Street

LL552HT

Marcus Street

LL547UT

Digbeth Terrace

LL545UH

Llanwnda

LL547HP

Dreflan

LL547EY

Tryfan

LL547NS

Fron Deg

LL547NA

Llanwnda

LL545UA

Dinas Cottages

LL547NB

Llanwnda

LL552LH

Gelert Street

LL554BJ

Tai Cefn Du

LL547LR

Kendal

LL547UN

Lon Pandy

LL552HU

St Helens Street

LL547YG

Llanwnda

LL547LP

Bro Wyled

LL545RA

Lôn Morfa

LL552PF

St Helen's Road

LL547PW

Cae'r Eglwys

LL547LD

Tryfan

LL552UW

Glanrafon Estate

LL552PU

New Street

LL552RF

Tithebarn Street

LL551SH

Shirehall Street

LL552TL

Waunfawr Road

LL547PB

Tan Yr Allt

LL554DQ

Bro Waun

LL551RR

Palace Street

LL547LH

Trem Yr Eifl

LL552UF

Y Bontnewydd

LL547ET

Brocadfan

LL545RH

Y Bontnewydd

LL552LR

Caer Ymryson

LL547YH

Llanwnda

LL551RN

High Street

LL545SD

Bayview Terrace

LL547YP

Glanrhyd

LL545TG

Llanwnda

LL547HS

Bron Eryri Terrace

LL547PD

Llanwnda

LL552UN

Y Bryn

LL552NP

Allt Y Castell

LL552YG

St Helen's Road

LL554BZ

Pant Y Waun

LL547YE

Cae'r Eglwys

LL547NN

Maes Tryfan

LL547HF

Tryfan

LL552YD

St Helens Road

LL554EZ

Follet Close

LL547LU

Fron Deg

LL547AJ

Gwyrfai Terrace

LL552LB

Hen Walia

LL545RL

Pant Road

LL547HN

Tryfan

LL545UW

Penrallt

LL554YT

Bod Hyfryd Estate

LL546TN

Edward Terrace

LL547NG

Fron Deg

LL554AX

Tref Eilian

LL559ZX

Shirehall Street

LL552NB

Castle Square

LL551SE

Castle Street

LL552PB

Rhes Segontiwm

LL552TW

Erw Wen

LL554SD

Lon Ceunant

LL552NA

Castle Square

LL552YU

Pant Road

LL547YA

Llanwnda

LL547AX

Bryn Goleu

LL547LY

Brynmelyn Terrace

LL547EU

Y Dreflan

LL547NY

Coedanna Terrace

LL554DJ

Eilian Terrace

LL552LJ

Llys Yr Eifl

LL547NF

Minffordd Terrace

LL554EJ

Waunfawr

LL554LQ

Waunfawr

LL547LF

Hafod Ruffydd

Data Sources

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