Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

PRINCES ROAD, LL57 2BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES ROAD, LL57 2BD.

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Population

473

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 31,600 /yr

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Employed

12%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL57 2BD 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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3/10
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3/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

LL57 2BD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24). Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.

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

LL57 2BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Princes Road, 0.3km from Bangor in Bangor. Administratively it sits within Canol Bangor ward and the Arfon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, down 7.1% 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 2BD are sourced from Output Area W00000468 (shared with 21 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 2BD. The average age is 24.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.8%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

12%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 195,000

4 sales · Mean £ 195,000

Semi-Detached

£ 267,500

2 sales · Mean £ 267,500

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

Crime around LL57 2BD is above average at 90 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 behaviour90
Shoplifting45
Public order26
Other theft25

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • Siop Bapur P John0.8 km
  • Sopna Cash & Carry Ltd0.6 km
  • Sopna Cash & Carry Ltd0.6 km
  • Charli'S Cakes0.4 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Hung Hsing0.9 km
  • Tecawê Bangor Chinese & Cantonese0.8 km
  • Bangor Chinese & Cantonese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Domino's0.6 km
  • Hong Kong House0.6 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

94 nearby
  • Bwyty Garden0.7 km
  • Bwyty Thai Aroy Dee0.6 km
  • Caffi Barlow's0.7 km
  • Eastern Origin0.7 km
  • Phoenix Cafe0.6 km
  • + 89 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Archfarchnad Lidl0.6 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Bar yr Academi0.3 km
  • Gwesty Belle Vue0.1 km
  • Rascals0.2 km
  • Tafarn Y Glob Cyf0.2 km
  • The Harp Inn0.5 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Chalk It Up Ltd0.5 km
  • Chalk It Up Ltd0.5 km
  • Baytree Lodge0.6 km
  • Gwesty St Mary's (Cartrefi Gogledd Cymru)0.6 km
  • Menai0.1 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bangor (Gwynedd)0.7 km
  • Llanfairpwll5.2 km
  • Llanfairfechan10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Belle Vue Hotel0.1 km
  • Bangor University0.1 km
  • Belle Vue Hotel0.1 km
  • Bangor Uchaf0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km