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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

LL552NP

Allt Y Castell

LL552PG

Allt Y Castell

LL552YW

Pwllheli Road

LL551AS

Allt Pafiliwn

LL552RD

Snowdon Street

Data Sources

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