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Caernarfon vs Menai Bridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.

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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 Wales

At £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 Wales

Menai 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.

School 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

MetricCaernarfonMenai Bridge
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorCaernarfonMenai Bridge
Population10,0763,045
Median Age46.147
Median Household Income£24,186£28,403.5
Employment Rate52.9%52%
Owner Occupied65.4%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified34.5%33.4%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Caernarfon and Menai Bridge?
Caernarfon and Menai Bridge are approximately 7.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Caernarfon or Menai Bridge?
Caernarfon is cheaper, with an average house price of £231,275.
Is Caernarfon or Menai Bridge safer?
Menai Bridge has the lower crime rate at 55.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Caernarfon or Menai Bridge?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Caernarfon or Menai Bridge?
Caernarfon has faster average broadband at 366.2 Mbps.

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