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Property investment stats for Caernarfon, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Caernarfon.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Caernarfon offers investors a market with steady momentum and broad-based demand. Over the past three years, the area has seen capital values change by 20.1%, with the most recent year alone recording a growth of 5.7%. The annualised growth rate over this period stands at 6.3%, suggesting a consistent upward trend. Affordability is a strong point, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.0 and a median price per square foot of £195 per sq ft.

Liquidity is moderate, with properties spending a median of 106 days on the market and annual sales at 100. Most homes sell close to asking, with a median discount of £2,000 (the typical achieved discount). Families dominate the area, reflected in the high families household percentile.

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Key investment stats for Caernarfon

Median price per sq ft

£195 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

5.7%

Sales in past year

100

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Caernarfon

Live prices in Caernarfon, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£250,000

25% of properties below...

£135,000

75% of properties below...

£335,000

Most expensive property

£1,100,000

Live listings

93

Median days on market

106

Should you invest in Caernarfon?

Opportunities

  • Steady capital growth, as shown by the 5.7% rise in the past year and a three-year annualised rate of 6.3%, suggests ongoing price momentum.
  • The area is highly affordable for buyers, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.0 and a median price per square foot of £195 per sq ft.
  • The top postcode district offers a rental yield of 4.6%, which could appeal to income-focused investors.

Risks

  • Liquidity is not especially high, with properties taking a median of 106 days to sell and only 100 annual transactions, so investors may need patience.
  • The private rented sector is small, in the 9th percentile, so rental demand may be less robust than in other markets.
  • Most homes are not owner-occupied, with the owner-occupied housing rate in the 28th percentile, which could signal less long-term stability in the local market.

Outlook

The outlook for Caernarfon is for continued, if unspectacular, growth. The combination of strong family demand, as evidenced by the high families household percentile, and affordable entry points should support prices. Investors can expect the market to remain relatively steady, with properties generally selling close to their asking prices, as shown by the £2,000 (the typical achieved discount) statistic.

However, the small size of the private rented sector and moderate sales volumes mean that investors seeking quick exits or high rental turnover may find the market less liquid. Overall, Caernarfon offers a stable environment for those willing to take a patient, medium-term approach.

Live properties in Caernarfon

Investment properties in Caernarfon, Wales

3 bedroom bungalow for sale
23% below median price

£325,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom bungalow for sale

Ffordd Eryri, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, ...

Properties needing refurbishment in Caernarfon, Wales
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 174 days

£150,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Ffordd Wern, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, L...

Slow to sell properties in Caernarfon, Wales
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 12%

£110,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

St. Davids Road, Caernarfon, Gwyned...

Big price drop properties in Caernarfon, Wales
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom apartment for sale
47% below median price

£89,500

2 bedroom apartment for sale

High Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, L...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Caernarfon, Wales
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.0%

Best places to invest in Caernarfon

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LL554.6%3.4%£203 / sq ft

Nearby and related areas

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.