LL57 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Hirael in Bangor. Administratively it sits within Dwyrain Bangor ward and the Arfon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LL57 1BP is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area W00000398 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL57 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL57 1BP.
206
43
£ 31,600 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL57 1BP 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
With 47% social renting, LL57 1BP 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL57 1BP. The average age is 43.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LL57 1BP is above average at 134 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
18 nearby- Cheryl Chippy0.9 km
- Cheryl Chippy0.9 km
- Bangor Grill0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Mr Yummy0.5 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Charli'S Cakes0.9 km
- Charli'S Cakes0.9 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- Gerrard's0.6 km
- HOLLAND & BARRETT0.6 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Pontio0.8 km
- Pontio0.8 km
- Blue Sky Cafe & Taproom0.7 km
- BOW18150.7 km
- Bwyd Da Bangor0.6 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Chalk It Up Ltd1.0 km
- Chalk It Up Ltd1.0 km
- Baytree Lodge0.4 km
- Eryl Môr,0.5 km
- Gwesty St Mary's (Cartrefi Gogledd Cymru)0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Gwesty'r Albion0.9 km
- The Castle (Chik Box & K-Town Chicken)0.8 km
- White Lion0.5 km
- The Albion Hotel0.9 km
- The Castle (Chik Box & K-Town Chicken)0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bangor (Gwynedd)1.4 km
- Llanfairpwll6.1 km
- Llanfairfechan9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Orme Road0.1 km
- Orme Road0.1 km
- Nelson0.2 km
- Nelson0.2 km
- Jewsons0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL571BP · Data under Open Government Licence