Caernarfon — silhouette of mountain ranges

Area guide · Gwynedd

Living in Caernarfon

A snapshot of life in Caernarfon, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Caernarfon is a village in Gwynedd, Wales with a population of 10,076. The average house price is £231,275 and the overall crime rate is 116.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Caernarfon ranks

Affordability
#79 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#135 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

10,076

Avg House Price

£231,275

Crime Rate

116.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

366 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£24,186

Median Age

46.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Caernarfon's detached homes (£307,941) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£100,279).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Caernarfon prices have risen 46% over the last 9 years (£158,322 → £231,275).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£307,941	£297,750	104
Semi-Detached	£207,930	£199,950	84
Terraced	£152,262	£145,000	158
Flat	£100,279	£75,000	7

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Caernarfon is 116.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Caernarfon: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Caernarfon averages 366 Mbps — 266% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Caernarfon homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 43.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	63.6
% Rated C or Above	43.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,572

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,076
Median Age	46.1
Median Household Income	£24,186
Employment Rate	52.9%
Owner Occupied	65.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Caernarfon?

The average house price in Caernarfon is £231,275 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Caernarfon?

The most affordable entry point in Caernarfon is a flat, with an average price of £100,279.

Is Caernarfon a safe place to live?

Caernarfon has a recorded crime rate of 116.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Caernarfon?

Average broadband download speeds in Caernarfon are around 366 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.5% of premises.

How big is Caernarfon?

Caernarfon is a settlement in Gwynedd with a population of approximately 10,076.

Most compared with

How does Caernarfon stack up against its neighbours?

Bangor

Caernarfon

House price: £231,275 · £231,275
Crime rate: 69.7 · 116.9
Distance: 7.7 mi

Bethesda

Caernarfon

House price: £174,905 · £231,275
Crime rate: 69.5 · 116.9
Distance: 8.9 mi

Caernarfon

Llanfairfechan

House price: £231,275 · £197,802
Crime rate: 116.9 · 84
Distance: 14.3 mi

Caernarfon

Llangefni

House price: £231,275 · £218,529
Crime rate: 116.9 · 55.9
Distance: 8.2 mi

Caernarfon

Menai Bridge

House price: £231,275 · £286,108
Crime rate: 116.9 · 55.5
Distance: 7.2 mi

Aberbargoed

Caernarfon

House price: £177,121 · £231,275
Crime rate: 85 · 116.9
Distance: 109.3 mi

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