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Canol Tref Caernarfon

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About

Canol Tref Caernarfon is the historic core of the town, centred around the expansive Maes, or green, which functions as a public square and car park. The ward is defined by the layout of the medieval walls, with streets like Hole in the Wall Street and Palace Street running within their footprint. This area contains the commercial heart, with a mix of independent shops, services, and traditional pubs serving the local community.

The ward is dominated by the presence of Caernarfon Castle, a World Heritage Site situated at its western edge by the Menai Strait. The castle's imposing walls and the adjacent quay shape the area's character. The distinctive sound of Welsh is prevalent here, reflecting the community's linguistic character. Daily life revolves around the market, the castle grounds, and the network of narrow lanes leading from the Maes.

Area overview

On average Canol Tref Caernarfon has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 570 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canol Tref Caernarfon is £44,820 per year. Canol Tref Caernarfon is home to around 1,824 people, with a population density of about 554.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
570
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canol Tref Caernarfon Population
1,824
Population density
554 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
302.08(+724%)
Anti-social behaviour
177.08(+1120%)
Shoplifting
111.29(+1504%)
Criminal damage and arson
81.69(+911%)
Public order
48.25(+440%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,634
89.63%
Other White
99
5.43%
Irish
19
1.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.82%
Chinese
12
0.66%
Total population: 1,823

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
530
33.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
292
18.48%
No qualifications
284
17.97%
Level 3 (A level)
221
13.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
117
7.41%
Total 16+ residents: 1,580

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
279
30%
Owns outright
243
26.13%
Owns with a mortgage
193
20.75%
Other social rented
91
9.78%
Social rents from council
75
8.06%
Total households: 930

Property prices in Canol Tref Caernarfon

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Canol Tref Caernarfon area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £289,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Canol Tref Caernarfon 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 Canol Tref Caernarfon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£86,000
Terraced21£116,000

10 years median price trend in Canol Tref Caernarfon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canol Tref Caernarfon.

All postcodes in Canol Tref Caernarfon

LL551BZ

Canol Tref Caernarfon

LL552HU

St Helens Street

LL552PU

New Street

LL551AF

Bridge Street

LL551RW

Stryd Pedwara Chwech

LL552HN

North Penrallt

LL552HL

Constantine Terrace

LL552HY

Hendre Street

LL551SE

Castle Street

LL552AY

Castle Ditch

LL551SQ

Balaclafa

LL551TD

Pretoria Terrace

LL552PH

Segontium Terrace

LL551RG

High Street

LL552NA

Castle Square

LL559ZZ

Canol Tref Caernarfon

LL551AT

Bangor Street

LL552LB

Hen Walia

LL551RB

Allt Pafiliwn

LL545RS

Coed Helen Lane

LL552HW

St Helens Terrace

LL552LD

Assheton Terrace

LL552YS

Pwllheli Road

LL552NB

Castle Square

LL551SU

Bank Quay

LL552NN

Castle Square

LL552PT

Chapel Street

LL552LA

Beulah Square

LL551TB

Priory Terrace

LL551SY

Crown Street

LL552PF

St Helen's Road

LL551AR

Bangor Street

LL551SW

Church Street

LL552ND

Castle Square

LL551RT

Market Street

LL552LE

Assheton Terrace

LL552PS

Chapel Street

LL559ZX

Shirehall Street

LL551RF

Hole In The Wall Street

LL551SS

Bank Quay

LL551RR

Palace Street

LL552LL

Segontium Road South

LL552NF

Castle Square

LL552YR

Muriau Park

LL551BN

Ffordd Pafiliwn

LL551SG

Pen Deitsh

LL551SR

Bank Quay

LL552AL

Pool Lane

LL552YN

Pant Road

LL551SP

Church Street

LL552AE

Pool Street

LL552HP

South Road

LL551AB

Bridge Street

LL551ZH

Canol Tref Caernarfon

LL552AB

Pool Street

LL552YB

St Helen's Road

LL552YU

Pant Road

LL545RL

Pant Road

LL551RH

High Street

LL552PB

Rhes Segontiwm

LL552YG

St Helen's Road

LL552RB

Garnon Street

LL552YT

Pen Y Bryn

LL552RF

Tithebarn Street

LL545RG

Pwll Cefn Werthyd

LL552AD

Pool Street

LL552AF

Pool Street

LL552EX

St Helen's Road

LL551AY

Bangor Street

LL551SA

Church Lane

LL552PR

Chapel Street

LL552HE

Newborough Street

LL552PN

Segontium Terrace

LL552YD

St Helens Road

LL551BW

Cwrt Pafiliwn

LL551NW

Penllyn

LL551ST

Bank Quay

LL551RU

Market Street

LL552HT

Marcus Street

LL551EQ

Canol Tref Caernarfon

LL552AU

Castle Ditch

LL552LH

Gelert Street

LL551NP

Pool Hill

LL551NN

Penllyn

LL551TA

Turkey Shore

LL551PR

Ffordd Pafiliwn

LL552NE

Castle Square

LL552HH

Wellington Terrace

LL552PQ

Stryd Newydd

LL551SH

Shirehall Street

LL551AG

Eastgate Street

LL551PP

North Penrallt

LL551TH

Doc Fictoria

LL545RR

Aber Foreshore Road

LL551NS

South Penrallt

LL551SN

High Street

LL551EP

Penrallt

LL551AN

Turf Square

LL551RN

High Street

LL552AS

Pool Street

Data Sources

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