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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

LL547HE

Tryfan

LL554AZ

Waunfawr

LL554LQ

Waunfawr

LL546TN

Edward Terrace

LL547HL

Ffridd Terrace

LL552EZ

Erw Deg

LL554LJ

Bryn Goleu

LL546TH

Morgan Terrace

LL547EU

Y Dreflan

LL552LJ

Llys Yr Eifl

LL545RD

Magdalen Terrace

LL545UD

Llanwnda

LL547LT

Llanwnda

LL547PP

Tan Yr Allt

LL552PF

St Helen's Road

LL554PZ

Trefeilian Estate

LL547NE

Cae'r Eglwys

LL547PA

Llanwnda

LL552ND

Castle Square

LL554DZ

Waunfawr

LL547RA

Lon Y Buarth

LL547LN

Tai Newyddion

LL547UW

Y Bontnewydd

LL552LE

Assheton Terrace

LL552PS

Chapel Street

LL552TG

Waunfawr Road

LL559ZX

Shirehall Street

LL547UY

Llanwnda

LL551RF

Hole In The Wall Street

LL551RR

Palace Street

LL552LL

Segontium Road South

LL552NF

Castle Square

LL552YR

Muriau Park

LL554YS

Croes-Y-Waen

LL547HN

Tryfan

LL547HS

Bron Eryri Terrace

LL547NT

Tan Yr Allt

LL551SG

Pen Deitsh

LL547HX

Tryfan

LL547LH

Trem Yr Eifl

LL547NH

Llanwnda

LL547YS

Waunfawr

LL552TA

Penybryn Road

LL547LP

Bro Wyled

LL552SE

Llanbeblig Road

LL552YN

Pant Road

LL546TW

Waunfawr

LL554EJ

Waunfawr

LL545TG

Llanwnda

LL547UR

Gwyrfai Cottage

LL552HP

South Road

LL554DJ

Eilian Terrace

LL547HB

Tryfan

LL547NS

Fron Deg

LL551AB

Bridge Street

LL551ZH

Canol Tref Caernarfon

LL552AB

Pool Street

LL552YB

St Helen's Road

LL552YU

Pant Road

LL554EZ

Follet Close

LL554BX

Tref Eilian

LL545RL

Pant Road

LL547LD

Tryfan

LL547YR

Tref Eilian

LL547YY

Tref Eilian

LL552PB

Rhes Segontiwm

LL552UL

Llwyn Beuno

LL552YG

St Helen's Road

LL547LA

Tryfan

LL547LB

Tryfan

LL547LW

Llanwnda

LL547YA

Llanwnda

LL552RB

Garnon Street

LL552UA

Beuno Terrace

LL552UN

Y Bryn

LL554PJ

Stad Ty Hen

LL547EY

Tryfan

LL552YT

Pen Y Bryn

LL546TG

Tanygraig

LL547AZ

Fron Deg

LL547YJ

Gerddi Benar

LL547YU

Waunfawr

LL552PL

Stad Glandwr

LL552TL

Waunfawr Road

LL554DX

Pant Y Waun

LL554YR

Waunfawr Road

LL552RF

Tithebarn Street

LL545RB

Lôn Morfa

LL545RG

Pwll Cefn Werthyd

LL545UB

Tyn Llan

LL547ND

Fron Deg

LL552AF

Pool Street

LL552EX

St Helen's Road

LL547UN

Lon Pandy

LL552PR

Chapel Street

LL545UA

Dinas Cottages

LL547UP

Libanus Terrace

LL547YL

Dinas Estate

LL552HE

Newborough Street

LL552HS

South Road

Data Sources

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