Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

FFORDD GLASCOED, LL55 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FFORDD GLASCOED, LL55 1DW.

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Population

221

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LL55 1DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LL55 1DW has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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LL55 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ffordd Glascoed, 0.5km from Maesincla in Caernarfon. Administratively it sits within Cadnant ward and the Arfon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LL55 1DW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area W00000295 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL55 1DW. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 98,000

1 sales · Mean £ 98,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LL55 1DW has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences31
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order5
Other theft3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Siop Elidir0.3 km
  • Siop Elidir0.3 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
  • Min Y Nant Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • The Gold Lion0.9 km
  • The Gold Lion0.9 km
  • Siop Sgod a Sglod BJ's0.7 km
  • Bryn'S Fish & Chips0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Gwesty Bron Menai0.9 km
  • Marianfa0.8 km
  • Gwesty Bron Menai0.9 km
  • Marianfa0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Alexandra Hotel0.9 km
  • Alexandra Hotel0.9 km
  • Twthill Vaults1.0 km
  • Twthill Vaults1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Smoothie Bar0.3 km
  • Smoothie Bar0.3 km
  • Beacon Climbing Centre Ltd0.8 km
  • Beacon Climbing Centre Ltd0.8 km
  • Caffi Celyn1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanfairpwll9.0 km
  • Bangor (Gwynedd)11.8 km
  • Bodorgan12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cae Bold0.1 km
  • Maes Gwynedd0.2 km
  • Arfon Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Ffordd Bethel0.2 km
  • Ffordd Elidir0.3 km