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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

LL552UW

Glanrafon Estate

LL547YT

Waunfawr

LL552PN

Segontium Terrace

LL552TD

Penybryn Road

LL552YD

St Helens Road

LL554AJ

Waunfawr

LL547NN

Maes Tryfan

LL547NY

Coedanna Terrace

LL547HY

Llety

LL547NF

Minffordd Terrace

LL552HT

Marcus Street

LL545TU

Y Bontnewydd

LL551EQ

Canol Tref Caernarfon

LL552AU

Castle Ditch

LL552LH

Gelert Street

LL552SU

Glan Gwna Terrace

LL552YA

Ffordd Bont Saint

LL545RA

Lôn Morfa

LL545UW

Penrallt

LL554BQ

Waunfawr

LL547AJ

Gwyrfai Terrace

LL547HR

Tryfan

LL552ST

Waenfawr Road

LL545UH

Llanwnda

LL552HH

Wellington Terrace

LL552PQ

Stryd Newydd

LL552SH

Glan Gwna Holiday Park

LL551SH

Shirehall Street

LL554YT

Bod Hyfryd Estate

LL545UP

Llanwnda

LL547PF

Fron Deg

LL551AG

Eastgate Street

LL552HR

Bro Helen

LL554DQ

Bro Waun

LL545RR

Aber Foreshore Road

LL547HD

Tryfan

LL547YE

Cae'r Eglwys

LL551SN

High Street

LL547AX

Bryn Goleu

LL547NB

Llanwnda

LL545TY

Y Bontnewydd

LL551RN

High Street

LL552AS

Pool Street

LL552NP

Allt Y Castell

LL552PG

Allt Y Castell

LL552UG

Llifon Terrace

LL554YX

Stad Glyn Afon

LL547LY

Brynmelyn Terrace

LL547NG

Fron Deg

LL547NU

Bodawen Terrace

LL552YW

Pwllheli Road

LL552LU

Llys Y Foel

LL552RD

Snowdon Street

LL552SS

Caeathro Bach

LL554SD

Lon Ceunant

Data Sources

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