Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

FOUNTAIN STREET, LL57 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNTAIN STREET, LL57 1DB.

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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 1DB 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

LL57 1DB has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LL57 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fountain 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 1DB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 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 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £123k, 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 1DB 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 1DB. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 107,250

2 sales · Mean £ 107,250

Terraced

£ 105,000

3 sales · Mean £ 99,333

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

Crime around LL57 1DB is above average at 103 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 offences143
Anti-social behaviour63
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order25
Other theft23

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Cheryl Chippy0.8 km
  • Cheryl Chippy0.8 km
  • Bangor Grill0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Mr Yummy0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Charli'S Cakes1.0 km
  • Charli'S Cakes1.0 km
  • Oxfam0.5 km
  • Gerrard's0.7 km
  • HOLLAND & BARRETT0.7 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Pontio0.9 km
  • Pontio0.9 km
  • Blue Sky Cafe & Taproom0.7 km
  • BOW18150.8 km
  • Bwyd Da Bangor0.6 km
  • + 63 more
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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
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Baytree Lodge0.5 km
  • Eryl Môr,0.6 km
  • Gwesty St Mary's (Cartrefi Gogledd Cymru)0.5 km
  • Lord Nelson - Bar0.1 km
  • Baytree Lodge0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bangor (Gwynedd)1.5 km
  • Llanfairpwll6.2 km
  • Llanfairfechan9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Nelson0.1 km
  • Nelson0.1 km
  • Jewsons0.1 km
  • Jewsons0.1 km
  • Maes Isalaw0.1 km