LL55 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bowling Green Cottages, 0.3km from Twt Hill in Caernarfon. Administratively it sits within Menai ward and the Arfon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £285k. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area W00000476 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWLING GREEN COTTAGES, LL55 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLING GREEN COTTAGES, LL55 1BB.
363
48
£ 37,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL55 1BB 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LL55 1BB's 64% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL55 1BB. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LL55 1BB is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.1 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.1 km
- Manon0.7 km
- Palas Print0.7 km
- Penrallt Youth Centre0.5 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Gwesty Bron Menai0.1 km
- Marianfa0.1 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- Gwesty Bron Menai0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Alexandra Hotel0.1 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.1 km
- Clwb Iotio Brenhinol Cymru0.7 km
- Crown0.6 km
- Four Alls0.6 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Fu'S0.4 km
- Ridiculously Rich0.4 km
- Smoothie Bar0.8 km
- Yr Harbwr0.4 km
- Fu'S0.4 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.1 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.1 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Archfarchnad Asda0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Caernarfon Kebab And Burger House0.6 km
- Lucky Fish Bar0.6 km
- Siop Cae0.4 km
- Caernarfon Kebab And Burger House0.6 km
- Lucky Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanfairpwll9.4 km
- Bodorgan11.9 km
- Bangor (Gwynedd)12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Gwyddfor0.1 km
- Brynafon0.1 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
- Wilmar0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL551BB · Data under Open Government Licence