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About

Waunfawr is a ward in the Arfon area of Gwynedd, situated north of the city of Caernarfon. The community encompasses the village of Waunfawr itself and surrounding rural land, lying near the foothills of the Eryri (Snowdonia) mountains. The area's landscape is characterised by agricultural fields, woodland, and views towards the peaks of Mynydd Mawr and the Nantlle Ridge. The Afon Gwyrfai river flows through the ward.

The village is a residential settlement with local services, positioned along the former route of the Caernarfon to Llanberis railway. This line is now part of the Rheilffordd Eryri (Welsh Highland Railway), a narrow-gauge heritage railway that stops at Waunfawr station. The ward includes the hamlet of Caeathro and is bordered by the A487 trunk road, providing a connection to the wider region while maintaining a distinct, quieter character.

Area overview

On average Waunfawr has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waunfawr is £45,469 per year. Waunfawr is home to around 1,461 people, with a population density of about 29.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Waunfawr Population
1,461
Population density
29.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.85(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.69(-6%)
Other theft
5.48(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.48(-32%)
Burglary
4.79(+79%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,405
96.17%
Other White
22
1.51%
Irish
8
0.55%
Other
6
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.34%
Total population: 1,461

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
468
39.63%
Level 3 (A level)
214
18.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
171
14.48%
No qualifications
165
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
80
6.77%
Total 16+ residents: 1,181

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
293
48.43%
Owns with a mortgage
179
29.59%
Other social rented
43
7.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
6.94%
Social rents from council
35
5.79%
Total households: 605

Property prices in Waunfawr

Based on 9 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 in Waunfawr area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Waunfawr 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 Waunfawr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£337,750
Semi-Detached5£234,950

10 years median price trend in Waunfawr

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waunfawr.

All postcodes in Waunfawr

LL554EQ

Waunfawr

LL554YY

Glyn Afon Terrace

LL547AQ

Rhesdai Gwyrfai

LL547BQ

Waunfawr

LL554EX

Tref Eilian

LL554AX

Tref Eilian

LL554LZ

Pant Y Waun

LL554PQ

Croes-Y-Waen

LL546TF

Waunfawr

LL554SB

Waunfawr

LL554LX

Bryn Golau

LL547BJ

Waunfawr

LL554YU

Waunfawr

LL554AQ

Rhesdai Gwyrfai

LL546TP

Waunfawr

LL554BZ

Pant Y Waun

LL554ZA

Llys Y Waun

LL546TL

Bower Street

LL554BJ

Tai Cefn Du

LL554YP

Croes Y Waun

LL554AZ

Waunfawr

LL554LQ

Waunfawr

LL546TN

Edward Terrace

LL554LJ

Bryn Goleu

LL546TH

Morgan Terrace

LL554PZ

Trefeilian Estate

LL554DZ

Waunfawr

LL554YS

Croes-Y-Waen

LL547YS

Waunfawr

LL546TW

Waunfawr

LL554EJ

Waunfawr

LL554DJ

Eilian Terrace

LL554EZ

Follet Close

LL554BX

Tref Eilian

LL547YR

Tref Eilian

LL547YY

Tref Eilian

LL554PJ

Stad Ty Hen

LL546TG

Tanygraig

LL547YU

Waunfawr

LL554DX

Pant Y Waun

LL554YR

Waunfawr Road

LL547YT

Waunfawr

LL554AJ

Waunfawr

LL554BQ

Waunfawr

LL547AJ

Gwyrfai Terrace

LL554YT

Bod Hyfryd Estate

LL554DQ

Bro Waun

LL547AX

Bryn Goleu

LL554YX

Stad Glyn Afon

LL554SD

Lon Ceunant

Data Sources

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