LL57 1AY is an up-and-coming urban area on Orme Road, 0.1km from Hirael in Bangor. Administratively it sits within Canol Bangor ward and the Arfon constituency.
This is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.2% 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 LL57 1AY are sourced from Output Area W00000395 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORME ROAD, LL57 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORME ROAD, LL57 1AY.
377
34
£ 31,600 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL57 1AY 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LL57 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £147k. Property prices are trending up 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL57 1AY. The average age is 34.1. 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: 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
£ 138,875
22 sales · Mean £ 140,613
Semi-Detached
£ 115,250
2 sales · Mean £ 115,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LL57 1AY are high at 150 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
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Cheryl Chippy0.9 km
- Cheryl Chippy0.9 km
- Creperie Cafe1.0 km
- Pizza House1.0 km
- Tecawê Bella House 1.0 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Charli'S Cakes0.8 km
- Dimensions1.0 km
- Late Stop1.0 km
- Oriental Grocery Food Store1.0 km
- Siop Lyfrau Cristnogol Bangor1.0 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Bar yr Academi0.9 km
- Gwesty Belle Vue1.0 km
- Rascals1.0 km
- Tafarn Y Glob Cyf1.0 km
- The Harp Inn1.0 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Bangor University Christian Union Global Cafe0.9 km
- Bwyty'r Royal Tandoori0.9 km
- Clena1.0 km
- Dragon Noodle Bar1.0 km
- Mikes Bites1.0 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Chalk It Up Ltd0.9 km
- Chalk It Up Ltd0.9 km
- Baytree Lodge0.3 km
- Eryl Môr,0.5 km
- Gwesty St Mary's (Cartrefi Gogledd Cymru)0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bangor (Gwynedd)1.3 km
- Llanfairpwll6.0 km
- Llanfairfechan9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Orme Road0.0 km
- Orme Road0.0 km
- Bron Derw Surgery0.1 km
- Bron Derw Surgery0.1 km
- Friars Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL571AY · Data under Open Government Licence