Town comparison
Caernarfon vs Llangefni
Which is better to live in? 8.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Llangefni wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Llangefni has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caernarfon
£231,275
Llangefni
£218,529
Crime Rate
Caernarfon
116.9
Llangefni
55.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caernarfon
N/A
Llangefni
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Caernarfon
366.2
Llangefni
231.8
EPC Rating
Caernarfon
63.6
Llangefni
65.5
Median Income
Caernarfon
£24,186
Llangefni
£32,621
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £218,529, Llangefni undercuts Caernarfon (£231,275) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Caernarfon is a flat at £100,279, while in Llangefni it is a flat at £55,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 82% pricier in Caernarfon (£100,279 vs £55,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caernarfon prices grew faster — 46% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Llangefni experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.9 per 1,000 versus 116.9 per 1,000 in Caernarfon. The most common crime category in Caernarfon is violent-crime, while in Llangefni 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 Llangefni. Caernarfon has 0 schools and Llangefni has 0 schools.
Caernarfon School Inspection Breakdown
Llangefni School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Caernarfon | Llangefni |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Llangefni's 231.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Caernarfon and 87.5% in Llangefni. Gigabit availability stands at 68.9% in Caernarfon and 37.8% in Llangefni.
Caernarfon is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (366 vs 232 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Llangefni leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 65.5 (C), while Caernarfon averages 63.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Caernarfon and £1,681 in Llangefni. 43.2% of homes in Caernarfon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Llangefni.
Llangefni has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,621 in Llangefni and £24,186 in Caernarfon. The median age is 46.1 in Caernarfon and 48 in Llangefni. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Caernarfon versus 68.2% in Llangefni. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Caernarfon and 51.1% in Llangefni.
| Indicator | Caernarfon | Llangefni |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,076 | 5,264 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £24,186 | £32,621 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 32.3% |
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