LL55 1AY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Twt Hill in Caernarfon. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Menai ward and the Arfon constituency.
Day-to-day life in LL55 1AY has the character of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are high (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LL55 1AY are sourced from Output Area W00000476 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL55 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL55 1AY.
363
48
£ 37,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL55 1AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 48, LL55 1AY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL55 1AY. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LL55 1AY are high at 162 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.1 km
- Siop Elidir0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.1 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Gwesty Bron Menai0.2 km
- Marianfa0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- Gwesty Bron Menai0.2 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Alexandra Hotel0.2 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.2 km
- Clwb Hwylio Caernarfon0.3 km
- Caernarfon Sailing Club0.3 km
- Clwb Iotio Brenhinol Cymru0.4 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Fu'S0.3 km
- Ridiculously Rich0.3 km
- Yr Harbwr0.3 km
- Fu'S0.3 km
- Ridiculously Rich0.3 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
- Archfarchnad Asda0.1 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Mcdonald's Restaurants Limited1.0 km
- Mcdonald'S Restaurants Limited1.0 km
- The Gold Lion0.2 km
- The Gold Lion0.2 km
- Caernarfon Kebab And Burger House0.3 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanfairpwll9.7 km
- Bodorgan11.9 km
- Bangor (Gwynedd)12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kwik Save0.1 km
- Asda C0.1 km
- Asda Stand B0.1 km
- Asda A0.1 km
- Gareg Clwyd0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LL551AY · Data under Open Government Licence