LL55 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cae Mur, 0.5km from Maesincla in Caernarfon. Administratively it sits within Cadnant ward and the Arfon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 45.4% 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area W00000294 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAE MUR, LL55 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAE MUR, LL55 1DS.
274
40
£ 37,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LL55 1DS is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 45.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL55 1DS. The average age is 40.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 154,975
12 sales · Mean £ 151,987
Terraced
£ 127,000
1 sales · Mean £ 127,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL55 1DS has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- Penrallt Youth Centre1.0 km
- William Hill1.0 km
- Penrallt Youth Centre1.0 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Gwesty Bron Menai0.7 km
- Marianfa0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
- Gwesty Bron Menai0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Alexandra Hotel0.7 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.7 km
- Twthill Vaults0.8 km
- Twthill Vaults0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Fu'S1.0 km
- Ridiculously Rich1.0 km
- Smoothie Bar0.3 km
- Yr Harbwr0.9 km
- Fu'S1.0 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Archfarchnad Asda0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Siop Cae0.8 km
- Siop Cae0.8 km
- The Gold Lion0.7 km
- The Gold Lion0.7 km
- Siop Sgod a Sglod BJ's0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanfairpwll9.1 km
- Bangor (Gwynedd)12.0 km
- Bodorgan12.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ffordd Elidir0.1 km
- Maes Gwynedd0.1 km
- Cae Bold0.1 km
- Arfon Leisure Centre0.1 km
- Ysgol Sir Hugh Owen0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LL551DS · Data under Open Government Licence