Caernarfon vs Llanfairfechan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Llanfairfechan wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Llanfairfechan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caernarfon
£231,275
Llanfairfechan
£197,802
Crime Rate
Caernarfon
116.9
Llanfairfechan
84.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caernarfon
N/A
Llanfairfechan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Caernarfon
366.2
Llanfairfechan
129.8
EPC Rating
Caernarfon
63.6
Llanfairfechan
65.4
Median Income
Caernarfon
£24,186
Llanfairfechan
£25,604
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £197,802, Llanfairfechan undercuts Caernarfon (£231,275) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Caernarfon is a flat at £100,279, while in Llanfairfechan it is a flat at £120,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Llanfairfechan (£120,000 vs £100,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caernarfon prices grew faster — 46% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Llanfairfechan experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84 per 1,000 versus 116.9 per 1,000 in Caernarfon. The most common crime category in Caernarfon is violent-crime, while in Llanfairfechan 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 Caernarfon and Llanfairfechan. Caernarfon has 0 schools and Llanfairfechan has 0 schools.
Caernarfon School Inspection Breakdown
Llanfairfechan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Caernarfon | Llanfairfechan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Caernarfon averages 366.2 Mbps – ahead of Llanfairfechan's 129.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Caernarfon and 92.2% in Llanfairfechan. Gigabit availability stands at 68.9% in Caernarfon and 12.9% in Llanfairfechan.
Caernarfon is the faster of the two by 182% on average download speed (366 vs 130 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Llanfairfechan, scoring 65.4 on average (band D) compared to 63.6 (band D) in Caernarfon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Caernarfon and £1,510 in Llanfairfechan. 43.2% of homes in Caernarfon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.2% in Llanfairfechan.
Llanfairfechan has more energy-efficient housing — 46.2% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £25,604 in Llanfairfechan and £24,186 in Caernarfon. The median age is 46.1 in Caernarfon and 47.8 in Llanfairfechan. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Caernarfon and 51.8% in Llanfairfechan. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Caernarfon versus 66.9% in Llanfairfechan. Caernarfon has a population of 10,076 and Llanfairfechan has 3,261.
| Indicator | Caernarfon | Llanfairfechan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,076 | 3,261 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 47.8 |
| Median Household Income | £24,186 | £25,604 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 33.5% |
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