Town comparison
Bangor vs Caernarfon
Which is better to live in? 7.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bangor offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Bangor has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bangor
£231,275
Caernarfon
£231,275
Crime Rate
Bangor
69.7
Caernarfon
116.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bangor
N/A
Caernarfon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bangor
238.7
Caernarfon
366.2
EPC Rating
Bangor
63.6
Caernarfon
63.6
Median Income
Bangor
£24,186
Caernarfon
£24,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Bangor more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £231,275 versus £231,275 in Caernarfon. The most affordable entry point in Bangor is a flat at £100,279, while in Caernarfon it is a flat at £100,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Bangor (£307,941 vs £307,941).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bangor prices grew faster — 46% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Bangor (69.7 per 1,000) compared to Caernarfon (116.9 per 1,000), a 68% difference. The most common crime category in Bangor is violent-crime, while in Caernarfon it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bangor and Caernarfon. Bangor has 0 schools and Caernarfon has 0 schools.
Bangor School Inspection Breakdown
Caernarfon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bangor | Caernarfon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Caernarfon enjoy 366.2 Mbps on average, while Bangor lags behind at 238.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Bangor and 92.5% in Caernarfon. Gigabit availability stands at 35.2% in Bangor and 68.9% in Caernarfon.
Caernarfon is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (366 vs 239 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bangor is band D (score 63.6), ahead of Caernarfon's band D (score 63.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Bangor and £1,572 in Caernarfon. 43.2% of homes in Bangor have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43.2% in Caernarfon.
Bangor has more energy-efficient housing — 43.2% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bangor has a population of 16,994 while Caernarfon has 10,076. Median household income is £24,186 in Bangor and £24,186 in Caernarfon. The median age is 46.1 in Bangor and 46.1 in Caernarfon. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Bangor and 52.9% in Caernarfon.
| Indicator | Bangor | Caernarfon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,994 | 10,076 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £24,186 | £24,186 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 34.5% |
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