LL57 1UT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Hirael in Bangor. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Canol Bangor ward and the Arfon constituency.
LL57 1UT is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 28 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gwynedd.
Safety: Crime rates are high (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1UT are sourced from Output Area W00000317 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL57 1UT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL57 1UT.
283
28
£ 31,600 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL57 1UT 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
LL57 1UT is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 69% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL57 1UT. The average age is 27.8. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LL57 1UT are high at 164 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
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Maesgeirchen Post Office1.0 km
- Sopna Cash & Carry Ltd0.9 km
- Maesgeirchen Post Office1.0 km
- Sopna Cash & Carry Ltd0.9 km
- Charli'S Cakes0.6 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Bwyty Thai Aroy Dee0.9 km
- Caffi Barlow's0.9 km
- Phoenix Cafe0.9 km
- Smashies0.9 km
- Westend Academy0.9 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Archfarchnad Lidl1.0 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Cheryl Chippy0.9 km
- Domino's1.0 km
- Hong Kong House0.8 km
- Cheryl Chippy0.9 km
- Domino'S Pizza1.0 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Bar yr Academi0.7 km
- Gwesty Belle Vue0.7 km
- Rascals0.7 km
- Tafarn Y Glob Cyf0.8 km
- The Harp Inn0.7 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Chalk It Up Ltd0.6 km
- Chalk It Up Ltd0.6 km
- Baytree Lodge0.3 km
- Eryl Môr,0.6 km
- Gwesty St Mary's (Cartrefi Gogledd Cymru)0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bangor (Gwynedd)1.1 km
- Llanfairpwll5.8 km
- Llanfairfechan9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Penuel Church0.1 km
- Penuel Church0.1 km
- Bron Derw Surgery0.2 km
- Bron Derw Surgery0.2 km
- Nantygro0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL571UT · Data under Open Government Licence