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Living in Caernarfon

Caernarfon is a city in the United Kingdom. Gigabit broadband availability was 92.5%. The employment rate was 55.7% in March 2021. Caernarfon had a population of 9,835 in March 2021. In 2025, annual NO₂ was 3.11 µg/m³. The city covered 3.1 km² in December 2022. Population density was 3,187.4 people per km² in 2021.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Caernarfon?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Caernarfon.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation accounted for 56.7% of homes in March 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Caernarfon yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings4,365 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Caernarfon?

The unemployment rate is 3.5 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk20

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Caernarfon is 3.5%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4Caernarfon 3.5%265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability92.49 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate55.68 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability99.38 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,026 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk19Official
Unemployment rate3.5 %country median 3.4%31 Dec 2023www.ons.gov.uk20Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Caernarfon. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

Department for Work and Pensions

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Caernarfon. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools6 count7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Primary School Count18 count3 Aug 2026Welsh Government (My Local School)11Official
School Count21 count3 Aug 2026Welsh Government (My Local School)11Official

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesCaernarfon highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Caernarfon highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents5,633 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents335.5 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights9Official
Nearest airportVLY3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official
Distance to nearest airport21 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 4.96 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 8.4 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Caernarfon?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5 µg/m³ (2025) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.96 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration7
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Caernarfon average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°JFMAMJJASOND19°4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Caernarfon average monthly precipitation, mm030609012075625754525757697410210393JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Caernarfon average monthly sunshine, hours06012018024061851321822332192061881511086348JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Caernarfon annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.0PM2.515408.4PM1010403.1NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Caernarfon is 5.0 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5Caernarfon 5.0203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean3.11 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration5Official
PM10 — annual mean8.42 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration6Official
PM2.5 — annual mean4.96 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration7Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.4 · Feb 8.4 · Mar 9.8 · Apr 12.1 · May 15 · Jun 17.2 · Jul 18.8 · Aug 18.8 · Sep 17.3 · Oct 14.3 · Nov 11.3 · Dec 9.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.8 · Feb 3.6 · Mar 4.5 · Apr 6.1 · May 8.6 · Jun 11 · Jul 12.9 · Aug 13.1 · Sep 11.6 · Oct 9.2 · Nov 6.6 · Dec 4.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 6.1 · Feb 6 · Mar 7.2 · Apr 9.1 · May 11.8 · Jun 14.1 · Jul 15.8 · Aug 15.9 · Sep 14.4 · Oct 11.8 · Nov 8.9 · Dec 6.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 74.6 · Feb 62 · Mar 57 · Apr 54.4 · May 52.4 · Jun 57.1 · Jul 57.4 · Aug 69.2 · Sep 73.9 · Oct 101.6 · Nov 103.3 · Dec 93.3 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official
Average sunshine by monthJan 60.6 · Feb 85.1 · Mar 131.7 · Apr 181.8 · May 233.4 · Jun 219.3 · Jul 205.5 · Aug 187.9 · Sep 150.7 · Oct 107.9 · Nov 62.6 · Dec 48.3 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Whitchurch9,855 residentsCaldicot9,815 residentsBeccles9,810 residentsBradford-on-Avon9,865 residentsHorbury9,865 residentsMold9,890 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Caernarfon?

The published population was 9,835 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.3

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Caernarfon residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.8%Foreign residents 4.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area3.09 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area3.09 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.2Official
Foreign residents415 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.3Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents1.02 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents6.1 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density3,187 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk3Official · built-up-area figure
Population9,835 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.3Official

Is Caernarfon a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student61%strong on education, weak on safety · range 51–71%
Family63%strong on family, weak on safety · range 52–74%
Retirement60%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 47–73%
Foreign residents415 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population9,835 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings4,365 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability92.49 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate55.68 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability99.38 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes56.7 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices1 count7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad4.2 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age39 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Medr (Wales)4Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Caernarfon under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Caernarfon?

The published population was 9,835 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Caernarfon?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5 µg/m³ (2025) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Caernarfon?

The unemployment rate is 3.5 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

What is the typical salary around Caernarfon?

The median gross salary is 3,026 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Caernarfon?

415 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is Caernarfon a good place to live?

Caernarfon may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  3. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  4. Medr (Wales) medr.cymru · checked 2026-08-03
  5. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  6. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  7. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  8. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  9. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  10. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. Welsh Government (My Local School) mylocalschool.gov.wales · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites datamap.gov.wales · checked 2026-07-07
  3. Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS datamap.gov.wales · checked 2026-07-07
  4. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  10. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26
  11. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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