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About

Menai ward encompasses the northern coastline of the Menai Strait, directly facing the island of Anglesey. The area includes the historic town of Caernarfon, dominated by its formidable medieval castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The landscape is defined by the tidal waters of the strait, with views across to the Menai Suspension Bridge.

The local economy is closely tied to the waterfront, with a working harbour and marina. The presence of the castle and the scenic Strait Path walkway are central features. The ward's character is shaped by this strategic maritime position, blending historical significance with its ongoing connection to the sea.

Area overview

On average Menai has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 208 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 2.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Menai is £43,676 per year. Menai is home to around 1,993 people, with a population density of about 835.5 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
208
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Menai Population
1,993
Population density
835.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.85(+194%)
Shoplifting
65.23(+914%)
Anti-social behaviour
62.22(+378%)
Criminal damage and arson
33.12(+351%)
Public order
21.58(+163%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,887
94.82%
Other White
29
1.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.65%
Irish
13
0.65%
Indian
9
0.45%
Total population: 1,990

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
814
48.08%
No qualifications
219
12.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
206
12.17%
Level 3 (A level)
202
11.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
108
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 1,693

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
457
51.52%
Owns with a mortgage
257
28.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
117
13.19%
Other forms of private rent
27
3.04%
Other social rented
18
2.03%
Total households: 887

Property prices in Menai

Median price£251,250
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £385K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £251,250 (about £221 per square foot) in Menai area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Menai over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£452,500£264
Semi-Detached5£318,000£251
Terraced6£163,500£195
Flats1£114,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Menai

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Menai.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,250£225,750£121,625
2017£240,000£230,000£121,500
2018£265,500£217,500£134,500
2019£277,500£250,400£121,000
2020£245,000£208,334£131,000
2021£358,750£272,376£135,000
2022£346,750£287,500£160,000
2023£385,000£265,000£157,500
2024£416,000£322,500£153,500
2025£375,000£258,975£165,000
2026£310,000£320,000£171,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Menai.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Menai.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£165£143
2017£161£173£127
2018£181£180£121
2019£255£165£141
2020£168£129£153
2021£236£211£160
2022£231£172£189
2023£351£247£179
2024£265£202£172
2025£260£221£173
2026£217£280£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Menai.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Menai in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Menai

Is Menai safe?

Menai records about 208 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Menai?

The median sale price in Menai is £251,250 (about £221 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Menai?

Menai scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Menai sits around rank 1,431 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Menai?

The average household income in Menai is around £43,676 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Menai?

Menai is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ioan Ceredig Thomas (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.