Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

ORME ROAD, LL57 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORME ROAD, LL57 1AU.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 31,600 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL57 1AU 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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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LL57 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £148k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL57 1AU is an up-and-coming urban area on Orme Road, 0.1km from Penlon Gardens in Bangor. Administratively it sits within Dwyrain Bangor ward and the Arfon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £148k, 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 LL57 1AU are sourced from Output Area W00000397 (shared with 8 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 LL57 1AU. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.3%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 144,500

26 sales · Mean £ 139,815

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

Crime around LL57 1AU is above average at 129 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 offences166
Anti-social behaviour68
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order27
Other theft26

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Charli'S Cakes0.9 km
  • Charli'S Cakes0.9 km
  • Oxfam0.5 km
  • Gerrard's0.7 km
  • HOLLAND & BARRETT0.7 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Pontio0.8 km
  • Pontio0.8 km
  • Blue Sky Cafe & Taproom0.7 km
  • BOW18150.8 km
  • Bwyd Da Bangor0.6 km
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Chalk It Up Ltd1.0 km
  • Chalk It Up Ltd1.0 km
  • Baytree Lodge0.3 km
  • Eryl Môr,0.4 km
  • Gwesty St Mary's (Cartrefi Gogledd Cymru)0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Gwesty'r Albion0.9 km
  • The Castle (Chik Box & K-Town Chicken)0.9 km
  • White Lion0.5 km
  • The Albion Hotel0.9 km
  • The Castle (Chik Box & K-Town Chicken)0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Bangor Grill0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Mr Yummy0.5 km
  • Bangor Grill0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bangor (Gwynedd)1.5 km
  • Llanfairpwll6.1 km
  • Llanfairfechan9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Orme Road0.1 km
  • Depot0.1 km
  • Orme Road0.1 km
  • Depot0.1 km
  • Nelson0.2 km