LL55 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ala Las, 0.5km from Waterloo Port in Caernarfon. Administratively it sits within Menai ward and the Arfon constituency.
For serious buyers, LL55 1BL is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, up 6.7% year-on-year. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area W00000475 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALA LAS, LL55 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALA LAS, LL55 1BL.
343
53
£ 37,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL55 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LL55 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £335k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL55 1BL. The average age is 52.9. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 305,000
7 sales · Mean £ 297,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL55 1BL has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Siop Elidir0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Siop Elidir0.6 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Gwesty'r Celt0.8 km
- Celtic Royal Hotel0.8 km
- Gwesty Bron Menai0.5 km
- Marianfa0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Apollo Bingo0.9 km
- Caffi Ty Winsh Cafe0.9 km
- DOC Café Bar0.8 km
- Yr Hwylfan0.8 km
- Apollo Bingo0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Archfarchnad Asda0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Gold Lion0.6 km
- The Gold Lion0.6 km
- Siop Cae0.9 km
- Siop Cae0.9 km
- Yu's Chinese Take Away1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Alexandra Hotel0.5 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.5 km
- J D Wetherspoon 1.0 km
- J D Wetherspoon Plc1.0 km
- Twthill Vaults0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanfairpwll8.9 km
- Bodorgan11.8 km
- Bangor (Gwynedd)12.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lon Campbell0.1 km
- Llys Gwyn0.2 km
- Lon Campbell0.2 km
- Yr Hwylfa0.2 km
- Kiltynan0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL551BL · Data under Open Government Licence