Postcode insights

LL55 2SY

Bryn Teg Terrace

Y Bontnewydd

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Detailed insights for LL55 2SY

Overview

Postcode LL55 2SY is located in a rural village, within the Y Bontnewydd ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Caernarfon West & Waunfawr area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Caernarfon West & Waunfawr has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,006 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Caernarfon West & Waunfawr has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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 2SY.

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
248
Population density
156 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.37(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.11(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(-12%)
Other theft
5.26(+15%)
Public order
1.75(-79%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
95.22%
Other Asian
4
1.59%
Arab
4
1.59%
Other White
3
1.2%
Irish
1
0.4%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
44.71%
Level 3 (A level)
43
20.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.98%
Apprenticeship
17
8.17%
No qualifications
15
7.21%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
48.65%
Owns with a mortgage
37
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.91%
Other forms of private rent
7
6.31%
Social rents from council
1
0.9%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Y Bontnewydd

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)13
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £300K

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Y Bontnewydd area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Y Bontnewydd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£345,000£241
Semi-Detached6£265,000£264
Terraced3£127,500£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Y Bontnewydd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Y Bontnewydd.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,000£155,000£117,000
2017£296,250£111,000£106,000
2018£168,000£265,000£127,000
2019£225,000£121,250£120,000
2020£233,500£108,000
2021£257,500£217,000£122,500
2022£330,000£247,500£182,000
2023£340,000£176,500£166,250
2024£277,500£192,475£160,000
2025£320,000£215,000£127,500
2026£370,000£270,000£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Y Bontnewydd.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Y Bontnewydd.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£180
2017£195£101£141
2018£188£181£158
2019£201£136£158
2020£198£162
2021£236£243£158
2022£255£199£190
2023£290£244£237
2024£265£207£188
2025£243£195£194
2026£208£302£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Y Bontnewydd.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Y Bontnewydd in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 2SY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 2SY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202518, Glan Gwna Terrace, Caernarfon, LL55 2SUTerracedFreehold£127,500
16 Mar 20266, Erw Wen, Caernarfon, LL55 2TWSemi-DetachedFreehold£252,000
10 Jul 2025Hafod Wen, Caernarfon, LL55 2TADetachedFreehold£440,000
12 Feb 2025Penrhos, Caernarfon, LL55 2TADetachedFreehold£400,000
21 Apr 2026Chalet 191, Glan Gwna Holiday Park, Caernarfon, LL55 2SHOtherLeasehold£55,000

Schools

In the LL55 2SY 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 2SY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miNot applicableYsgol Yr HendreWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL55 2SY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL55 2SY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisCaeathro Bach, Gwynedd, LL55 2SSWalking directions to Londis

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Menna Mai Jones

Y Bontnewydd - 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
WardY BontnewyddW05001567
ParishWaunfawrW04000103
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caernarfon West & WaunfawrW02000016
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 007DW01000118
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL55 2SY

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

The area around LL55 2SY records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2SY?

The median sale price around LL55 2SY in Caernarfon West & Waunfawr is £260,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL55 2SY?

There is 1 school close to LL55 2SY, including Ysgol Yr Hendre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL55 2SY?

LL55 2SY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,006 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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