Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

WILLIAM STREET, LL57 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAM STREET, LL57 1BG.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 31,600 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL57 1BG 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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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 41% social renting, LL57 1BG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 19.1% year-on-year.

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

LL57 1BG is an up-and-coming urban area on William Street, 0.3km from Hirael in Bangor. Administratively it sits within Dwyrain Bangor ward and the Arfon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LL57 1BG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 19.1% 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area W00000394 (shared with 20 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 1BG. 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 / British82.1%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 134,000

9 sales · Mean £ 151,444

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

Crime around LL57 1BG is above average at 125 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 offences199
Anti-social behaviour98
Shoplifting54
Criminal damage and arson42
Public order39

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Maesgeirchen Post Office0.9 km
  • Maesgeirchen Post Office0.9 km
  • Charli'S Cakes0.8 km
  • Siop yr Academi0.9 km
  • Academy Shop0.9 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Cheryl Chippy0.7 km
  • Cheryl Chippy0.7 km
  • Bangor Grill0.6 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Kebaby House0.9 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Bar yr Academi0.9 km
  • The Harp Inn0.9 km
  • Academy Bar0.9 km
  • The Harp Inn0.9 km
  • Gwesty'r Albion0.8 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Bangor University Christian Union Global Cafe0.9 km
  • Bwyty'r Royal Tandoori0.9 km
  • Pontio0.8 km
  • Bangor University Christian Union Global Cafe0.9 km
  • Pontio0.8 km
  • + 67 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Chalk It Up Ltd0.8 km
  • Chalk It Up Ltd0.8 km
  • Baytree Lodge0.4 km
  • Eryl Môr,0.7 km
  • Gwesty St Mary's (Cartrefi Gogledd Cymru)0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bangor (Gwynedd)1.3 km
  • Llanfairpwll6.1 km
  • Llanfairfechan9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bron Castell0.1 km
  • Friars Terrace0.1 km
  • Friars Terrace0.1 km
  • Jewsons0.1 km
  • Jewsons0.1 km