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Canol Bangor

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About

Canol Bangor ward lies at the heart of the city of Bangor, encompassing its historic core and main commercial streets. The area is defined by the presence of Bangor University, with its central buildings and student population shaping daily life. High Street serves as a primary retail thoroughfare, while the ward extends to include the cathedral precinct and older residential terraces near the city centre.

The ward's landscape is marked by the steep incline leading up from the Menai Strait towards the university's iconic Main Arts building. A network of lanes and steps connects the upper and lower parts of the city. The 19th-century Penrhyn Arms hotel stands as a prominent local landmark on the High Street, reflecting the area's built heritage.

Area overview

On average Canol Bangor has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 15% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canol Bangor is £47,038 per year. Canol Bangor is home to around 6,708 people, with a population density of about 2,380.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canol Bangor Population
6,708
Population density
2,380.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.08(+98%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.7(+213%)
Shoplifting
29.37(+357%)
Public order
16.7(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.61(+99%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,997
74.47%
Other White
485
7.23%
Chinese
283
4.22%
African
145
2.16%
Indian
120
1.79%
Total population: 6,710

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
3,128
49.72%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,835
29.17%
No qualifications
449
7.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
421
6.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
211
3.35%
Total 16+ residents: 6,291

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
844
44.4%
Owns outright
406
21.36%
Other social rented
223
11.73%
Owns with a mortgage
220
11.57%
Social rents from council
130
6.84%
Total households: 1,901

Property prices in Canol Bangor

Median price£154,000
Price per sq ft£198
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £201K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 (about £198 per square foot) in Canol Bangor area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canol Bangor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£232,000£287
Semi-Detached7£197,000£232
Terraced24£147,500£182
Flats4£83,500£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canol Bangor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canol Bangor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£50,000£80,000£115,250
2017£187,500£158,000£152,000£122,000
2018£364,500£79,000£185,000£112,500
2019£276,500£72,500£195,000£102,500
2020£300,000£54,475£167,000£112,500
2021£407,500£46,000£165,000£128,000
2022£280,000£113,975£193,000£142,750
2023£348,625£81,000£195,000£130,000
2024£308,000£94,750£225,000£128,500
2025£259,000£85,000£155,000£135,250
2026£140,000£227,500£131,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canol Bangor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canol Bangor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£118£99£135£151
2017£189£227£149£147
2018£197£148£179£136
2019£201£130£147£151
2020£177£102£160£150
2021£237£102£185£152
2022£200£132£184£163
2023£235£137£198£169
2024£159£144£205£167
2025£280£174£167£185
2026£210£232£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canol Bangor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canol Bangor in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.