Postcode LL55 2PS 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.
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.
Caernarfon West & Waunfawr has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.0% 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.
The average income per household in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr is £45,469 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL55 2PS.
The nearest station is Llanfairpwll located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 24 | £157,500 | £161 |
| Flats | 1 | £75,000 | £120 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 2PS.
In the LL55 2PS postcode area, located within Caernarfon West & Waunfawr, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL55 2PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 29-31 Y Maes, Caernarfon, LL55 2NN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Penllyn, Gwynedd, LL55 1NN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Malcolm Siop Twthill | 1 Stryd Victoria, Caernarfon, LL55 1PN | Walking directions to Malcolm Siop Twthill |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Bangor Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1AR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Lôn Parc, Caernarfon, LL55 2YG | Walking directions to Tesco |
Elected local representatives for LL55 2PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Olaf Cai Larsen
Canol Tref Caernarfon - Elected 5 May 2022
Liz Saville Roberts
Dwyfor Meirionnydd - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LL55 2PS 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.
The median sale price around LL55 2PS in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr is £155,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to LL55 2PS, including Ysgol Pendalar, Ysgol Santes Helen and Ysgol Yr Hendre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LL55 2PS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL55 2PS 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).
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.