Postcode insights

LL55 2NN

Castle Square

Canol Tref Caernarfon

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Detailed insights for LL55 2NN

Overview

Postcode LL55 2NN is located in a rural town, within the Canol Tref Caernarfon 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 6.3 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
14.3%
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

14.3%

Approximately 14.3% 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 2NN.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanfairpwll located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
2,764.6 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
170
81.34%
Other White
21
10.05%
Chinese
5
2.39%
Irish
5
2.39%
Bangladeshi
3
1.44%
Total population: 209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
32.6%
No qualifications
38
20.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
26
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
6.08%
Total 16+ residents: 181

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
41.18%
Owns with a mortgage
22
18.49%
Owns outright
19
15.97%
Other social rented
11
9.24%
Other forms of private rent
11
9.24%
Total households: 119

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 2NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 2NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202520, Segontium Terrace, Caernarfon, LL55 2PNTerracedFreehold£165,000
08 Aug 20254, Segontium Terrace, Caernarfon, LL55 2PNTerracedFreehold£163,000
03 Dec 202523 - 25, Bridge Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1ABOtherFreehold£300,000
07 Jul 20254, Bridge Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1ABOtherFreehold£170,000
07 Jul 20252, Bridge Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1ABOtherFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the LL55 2NN 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 2NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Santes HelenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol PendalarWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYsgol Yr HendreWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL55 2NN

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL55 2NN, 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 West & WaunfawrW02000016
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 007CW01000111
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL55 2NN

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

The area around LL55 2NN 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 2NN?

The median sale price around LL55 2NN in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr is £155,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL55 2NN?

There are 6 schools close to LL55 2NN, including Ysgol Santes Helen, Ysgol Pendalar and Ysgol Yr Hendre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL55 2NN?

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

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL55 2NN 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.