Find postcode

Canol Bangor

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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% 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

137

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Canol Bangor Population

6,708

Population density

2,380.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

70.36(+92%)

Anti-social behaviour

35.18(+142%)

Shoplifting

26.68(+284%)

Public order

15.5(+74%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.91(+85%)

Wales average

Demographics

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

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

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

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 in Canol Bangor area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Canol Bangor over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£259,000	£177,000	£205,000	£270,000	£354,000
Flats	5	£85,000	£53,700	£72,500	£95,500	£151,100
Semi-Detached	6	£172,500	£113,750	£147,500	£185,781	£194,344
Terraced	25	£132,000	£92,600	£117,000	£159,995	£253,000

10 years median price trend in Canol Bangor

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

Find postcode

Canol Bangor

Interactive map displaying Canol Bangor

About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Canol Bangor

All postcodes in Canol Bangor

Data Sources