Town Pop. 9,704

Living in Caernarfon: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Caernarfon scores 52/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Healthcare is where Caernarfon most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 24/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Caernarfon places 2nd of 9 in the LL55 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 12 points above the LL55 district's 74/100. Broadband (82) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see LL55 postcode district.

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Caernarfon scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
181.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 646 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 336 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Shoplifting 207 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 159 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Public order 116 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 300 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 196 crimes
  2. 2 Rhes Pretoria 156 crimes
  3. 3 Penllyn 74 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 7.3 µg/m³
83
Green Space 64
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
86
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital55.5 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital55.7 mi
Aintree University Hospital57.9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust5.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
9 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity1,488 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
82
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 239 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed3.2%Retired23.8%Student4.3%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary31.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership61.4%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
56
Council tax Gwynedd · 2025-26
A £1,560
B £1,820
C £2,080
D £2,340
E £2,860
F £3,380
G £3,900
H £4,680
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Llanfairpwll 5.9 mi
Llanfairpwll 5.9 mi
Bangor 7.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Ample 18
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 30
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 65
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £188,000 51
Semi-detached £199,950 19
Terraced £147,500 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£130k £196k £264k £330k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Caeathro 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bontnewydd 59 1.8 mi away ⇄
Brynsiencyn 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bethel 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Dwyran 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Llanrug 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Waunfawr 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rhostryfan 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Y Felinheli 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dinas Dinlle 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Penisa'r Waun 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Newborough (Isle of Anglesey) 45 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Caernarfon a nice place to live?

Caernarfon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Caernarfon is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Caernarfon?

Crime levels in Caernarfon are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 1,764 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Caernarfon?

The current median house price in Caernarfon is £188,000, around 34% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £199,950, terraced £147,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 51 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Caernarfon

LL55 51 ⇄

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