Postcode insights

LL55 2HR

Bro Helen

Hendre

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Detailed insights for LL55 2HR

Overview

Postcode LL55 2HR is located in a rural town, within the Hendre ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Caernarfon West & Waunfawr area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr is £45,469 per year. The nearest station is Llanfairpwll, about 6.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
188
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Caernarfon West & Waunfawr has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 650 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Caernarfon West & Waunfawr has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.5%

Approximately 16.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr is £45,469 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL55 2HR.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanfairpwll located about 6.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
6,836.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
109.34(+222%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.63(+328%)
Shoplifting
35.17(+447%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.94(+240%)
Public order
15.35(+87%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
95.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.23%
Irish
2
0.82%
Other White
2
0.82%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
26.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
19.69%
No qualifications
35
18.13%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
39.45%
Owns with a mortgage
28
25.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.93%
Social rents from council
11
10.09%
Other social rented
7
6.42%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Hendre

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £246K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Hendre area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hendre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£295,000£230
Semi-Detached9£225,000£275
Terraced1£210,000£250
Flats1£105,000£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hendre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hendre.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£190,000£168,000
2017£204,250£155,000
2018£237,500£172,500
2019£155,000
2020£237,500£177,500
2021£247,000£155,000
2022£260,000£226,250
2023£305,500£205,000
2024£310,000£212,500
2025£278,750£221,500
2026£305,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hendre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hendre.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£201
2017£133£206
2018£181£205
2019£164
2020£179£205
2021£185£227
2022£239£244
2023£226£289
2024£236£217
2025£256£275
2026£202£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hendre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 2HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 2HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 20266, St Helens Terrace, Caernarfon, LL55 2HWTerracedFreehold£170,000
24 Mar 202547, Marcus Street, Caernarfon, LL55 2HTTerracedFreehold£210,000
16 Jun 2025Tanymaes, South Road, Caernarfon, LL55 2HSDetachedFreehold£130,000
23 May 202530, St Helens Street, Caernarfon, LL55 2HUTerracedFreehold£85,000
13 Jun 202557, Hen Walia, Caernarfon, LL55 2LBTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the LL55 2HR postcode area, located within Caernarfon West & Waunfawr, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL55 2HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Yr HendreWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol PendalarWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Santes HelenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL55 2HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL55 2HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoLôn Parc, Caernarfon, LL55 2YGWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miSpar29-31 Y Maes, Caernarfon, LL55 2NNWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miIcelandPenllyn, Gwynedd, LL55 1NNWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miMalcolm Siop Twthill1 Stryd Victoria, Caernarfon, LL55 1PNWalking directions to Malcolm Siop Twthill
0.5 miSparFfordd Llanberis, Caernarfon, LL55 2DFWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL55 2HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Coj Parry

Hendre - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

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
WardHendreW05001542
ParishCaernarfonW04000056
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caernarfon West & WaunfawrW02000016
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 007CW01000111
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL55 2HR

Is LL55 2HR (Caernarfon West & Waunfawr) safe?

The area around LL55 2HR records about 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LL55 2HR?

The median sale price around LL55 2HR in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr is £225,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL55 2HR?

There are 5 schools close to LL55 2HR, including Ysgol Yr Hendre, Ysgol Pendalar and Ysgol Santes Helen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL55 2HR?

LL55 2HR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 650 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL55 2HR (Caernarfon West & Waunfawr) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL55 2HR is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Coj Parry (Labour Party).

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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.