Postcode insights

LL55 1HE

Y Glyn

Cadnant

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Detailed insights for LL55 1HE

Overview

Postcode LL55 1HE is located in a rural town, within the Cadnant ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Caernarfon East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caernarfon East is £43,676 per year. The nearest station is Llanfairpwll, about 5.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Caernarfon East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 357 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Caernarfon East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.1%

Approximately 30.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Caernarfon East is £43,676 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL55 1HE.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanfairpwll located about 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
6,961 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.76(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.42(+180%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.71(+209%)
Public order
13.72(+67%)
Drugs
10.41(+302%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
336
99.12%
Irish
1
0.29%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.29%
Other White
1
0.29%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
29.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
26.3%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.3%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
34.15%
Owns with a mortgage
38
30.89%
Social rents from council
24
19.51%
Other social rented
13
10.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Cadnant

Median price£184,500
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)10
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £193K

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £184,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Cadnant area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £233,333.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cadnant over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£233,333£268
Semi-Detached9£184,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cadnant

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cadnant.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£180,000£137,500
2017£225,000£112,500
2018£197,500£117,500
2019£184,000£125,000
2020£231,250£157,500
2021£282,000£160,000
2022£260,000£229,950
2023£220,000£210,000
2024£355,000£200,000
2025£309,500£184,500
2026£233,333£142,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cadnant.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cadnant.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£172£155
2017£170£118
2018£178£139
2019£207£163
2020£219£167
2021£247£169
2022£257£246
2023£219£230
2024£206£209
2025£223£204
2026£268£154
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cadnant.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 1HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 1HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 202533, Y Glyn, Caernarfon, LL55 1HESemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
03 Jun 202513, Y Glyn, Caernarfon, LL55 1HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000
20 Feb 2026Ty Gwyn, 2, Bethel Road, Caernarfon, LL55 1HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
12 Sept 202545, Y Glyn, Caernarfon, LL55 1HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,200
03 Oct 202512, Y Glyn, Caernarfon, LL55 1HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the LL55 1HE postcode area, located within Caernarfon East, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL55 1HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Syr Hugh OwenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Santes HelenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd MaesinclaWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL55 1HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL55 1HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMalcolm Siop Twthill1 Stryd Victoria, Caernarfon, LL55 1PNWalking directions to Malcolm Siop Twthill
0.3 miSparFfordd Llanberis, Caernarfon, LL55 2DFWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miMorrisonsFfordd Y Gogledd, Caernarfon, LL55 1BAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miAsdaBangor Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1ARWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miIcelandPenllyn, Gwynedd, LL55 1NNWalking directions to Iceland

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL55 1HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dawn Lynne Jones

Cadnant - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Liz Saville Roberts

Dwyfor Meirionnydd - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictGwyneddW06000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyDwyfor MeirionnyddW07000096
WardCadnantW05001516
ParishCaernarfonW04000056
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caernarfon EastW02000015
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 006AW01000059
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL55 1HE

Is LL55 1HE (Caernarfon East) safe?

The area around LL55 1HE records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LL55 1HE?

The median sale price around LL55 1HE in Caernarfon East is £184,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL55 1HE?

There are 6 schools close to LL55 1HE, including Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen, Ysgol Santes Helen and Ysgol Gynradd Maesincla. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL55 1HE?

LL55 1HE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 357 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL55 1HE (Caernarfon East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL55 1HE is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dawn Lynne Jones (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.