Affluence in LL55 2AB
How LL55 2AB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Caernarfon West & Waunfawr
- Council
- Gwynedd
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,584 (2024)
LL55 2ABCaernarfon
How well off LL55 2AB is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the LL55 2AB area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of Wales. Its weakest domain is community safety (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within Wales only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Community safety1.0
- Housing2.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Living environment6.0
- Access to services6.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across Wales, 51.9% of adults are in work; the LL55 2AB area is broadly in line with that, at 54.3%. 26.5% are retired and 4.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across Wales, 29.6% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the LL55 2AB area is broadly in line with that, at 30.5%.
Highest qualification
Across Wales, 31.5% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the LL55 2AB area is broadly in line with that, at 31%. 19.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood LL55 2AB sits in (Caernarfon West & Waunfawr): about 1,584 residents.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.