Postcode insights

LL55 1NN

Penllyn

Canol Tref Caernarfon

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Detailed insights for LL55 1NN

Overview

Postcode LL55 1NN is located in a rural town, within the Canol Tref Caernarfon 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 6.2 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
19.3%
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

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% 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 1NN.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanfairpwll located about 6.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
4,520.3 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
203
82.52%
Other White
28
11.38%
Chinese
5
2.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.22%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
31.02%
No qualifications
47
21.76%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.57%
Apprenticeship
17
7.87%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
43.45%
Owns outright
25
17.24%
Other social rented
21
14.48%
Owns with a mortgage
20
13.79%
Social rents from council
7
4.83%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Canol Tref Caernarfon

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£160
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £170K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Canol Tref Caernarfon area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canol Tref Caernarfon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced24£157,500£161
Flats1£75,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canol Tref Caernarfon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canol Tref Caernarfon.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£125,000£105,000
2017£174,000£109,250
2018£250,000£96,500
2019£292,950£115,000
2020£84,500£100,000
2021£75,000£115,900
2022£90,000£130,000
2023£65,000£137,250
2024£97,000£112,250
2025£75,000£120,000
2026£166,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canol Tref Caernarfon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canol Tref Caernarfon.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£151£93
2017£114£107
2018£202£95
2019£162£111
2020£144£116
2021£146£143
2022£140£152
2023£105£147
2024£161£148
2025£120£152
2026£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canol Tref Caernarfon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canol Tref Caernarfon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 1NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 1NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 202523, Pool Hill, Caernarfon, LL55 1NPTerracedFreehold£78,379
28 Feb 202524, South Penrallt, Caernarfon, LL55 1NSTerracedFreehold£115,000
24 Oct 202515 - 17, Pool Street, Caernarfon, LL55 2ADOtherFreehold£150,000
03 Dec 202523 - 25, Bridge Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1ABOtherFreehold£300,000
07 Jul 20254, Bridge Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1ABOtherFreehold£170,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL55 1NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Santes HelenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol PendalarWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYsgol Syr Hugh OwenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL55 1NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL55 1NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miIcelandPenllyn, Gwynedd, LL55 1NNWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miSpar29-31 Y Maes, Caernarfon, LL55 2NNWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miMalcolm Siop Twthill1 Stryd Victoria, Caernarfon, LL55 1PNWalking directions to Malcolm Siop Twthill
0.2 miAsdaBangor Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1ARWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miMorrisonsFfordd Y Gogledd, Caernarfon, LL55 1BAWalking directions to Morrisons

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Olaf Cai Larsen

Canol Tref Caernarfon - 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
ParishCaernarfonW04000056
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caernarfon EastW02000015
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 006AW01000059
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LL55 1NN

Is LL55 1NN (Caernarfon East) safe?

The area around LL55 1NN 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 1NN?

The median sale price around LL55 1NN in Caernarfon East is £155,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL55 1NN?

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

How deprived is the area around LL55 1NN?

LL55 1NN 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 1NN (Caernarfon East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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