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Living in Caernarfon: Property Area Guide

Gwynedd, Wales · Population 10,000

House Prices in Caernarfon

£195,000

Average

£300,000

Detached

£200,000

Semi-Detached

£160,000

Terraced

£120,000

Flat

Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.

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About Caernarfon

Caernarfon is a characterful Welsh town dominated by its magnificent castle. Property is very affordable. The town has a strong Welsh identity and cultural life. Tourism is a major employer. Snowdonia National Park is on the doorstep.

Lifestyle & Things to Do

Caernarfon is a historic walled town with a UNESCO World Heritage castle, where Prince Charles was invested as Prince of Wales. The town is the de facto capital of Welsh-speaking Wales. The Menai Strait setting is beautiful. Victoria Dock has been regenerated.

Transport & Commuting

Caernarfon has no railway station (the Welsh Highland Railway is heritage only). Bangor station is 15 minutes by car. The A487 connects to Bangor and the A55.

Train to London

N/A - nearest station Bangor

Nearest Motorway

A487, A55 (via A487)

Schools & Education

Top Schools

  • Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen
  • Ysgol yr Hendre
  • Ysgol Maesincla

Healthcare

Ysbyty Gwynedd (nearby in Bangor)

Best Areas to Live in Caernarfon

Walled Town

Twthill

Bontnewydd

Property Buying Tips for Caernarfon

The walled town has character properties. Twthill has family estates. Caeathro is a village on the outskirts. Bontnewydd is popular with families. Llanberis nearby offers mountain-side living.

Local Authority

Council

Gwynedd Council

Council Tax

£1,700 (Band D)

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