Caernarfon vs Menai Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Caernarfon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Menai Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caernarfon
£231,275
Menai Bridge
£286,108
Crime Rate
Caernarfon
116.9
Menai Bridge
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caernarfon
N/A
Menai Bridge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Caernarfon
366.2
Menai Bridge
150.1
EPC Rating
Caernarfon
63.6
Menai Bridge
64.6
Median Income
Caernarfon
£24,186
Menai Bridge
£28,404
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £231,275, Caernarfon undercuts Menai Bridge (£286,108) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Caernarfon is a flat at £100,279, while in Menai Bridge it is a semi-detached at £206,231.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Menai Bridge (£252,889 vs £100,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caernarfon prices grew faster — 46% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesMenai Bridge has a crime rate of 55.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 111% lower than Caernarfon at 116.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Caernarfon is violent-crime, while in Menai Bridge 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 Menai Bridge. Caernarfon has 0 schools and Menai Bridge has 0 schools.
Caernarfon School Inspection Breakdown
Menai Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Caernarfon | Menai Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Menai Bridge's 150.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Caernarfon and 94% in Menai Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 68.9% in Caernarfon and 17.6% in Menai Bridge.
Caernarfon is the faster of the two by 144% on average download speed (366 vs 150 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Menai Bridge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 64.6 (D), while Caernarfon averages 63.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Caernarfon and £1,626 in Menai Bridge. 43.2% of homes in Caernarfon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.2% in Menai Bridge.
Menai Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 46.2% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,403.5 in Menai Bridge and £24,186 in Caernarfon. The median age is 46.1 in Caernarfon and 47 in Menai Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Caernarfon versus 66.8% in Menai Bridge. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Caernarfon and 52% in Menai Bridge.
| Indicator | Caernarfon | Menai Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,076 | 3,045 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £24,186 | £28,403.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 33.4% |
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