Caernarfon (LL54) in North Wales has experienced modest market activity over the past five years, with property prices growing at a 2.5% compound annual rate while rental yields expanded at 3.8% annually, indicating stronger investor demand than buyer demand. Population growth remained flat at 0.5% over the same period, suggesting limited demographic pressure on housing stock. The postcode's trajectory score of 48.9 out of 100 places it at the 42nd percentile nationally, reflecting average performance relative to UK markets. Classified as latent stage for gentrification, the district shows neither established renewal nor significant momentum toward property-led regeneration. These metrics indicate a stable but unexceptional market where rental returns currently outpace capital appreciation.
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- 1Property prices up 1.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 3.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Caernarfon · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by safety.
Caernarfon (LL54) common questions
Is Caernarfon up and coming?
Caernarfon (LL54) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 59% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Caernarfon safe?
Caernarfon has a safety score of 88/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Caernarfon?
The average property price in Caernarfon (LL54) is £197k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Caernarfon?
The median monthly rent in Caernarfon (LL54) is £677 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Caernarfon?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Garndolbenmaen (LL51), Porthmadog (LL49), Y Felinheli (LL56), Llanfairpwllgwyngyll (LL61), Criccieth (LL52). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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