Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

CRAIG Y DON ROAD, LL57 2BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAIG Y DON ROAD, LL57 2BG.

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Population

1,474

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 31,600 /yr

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Employed

5%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL57 2BG 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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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LL57 2BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 23, 66% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (23) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

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

For families considering a move, LL57 2BG represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £271k. 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 2BG are sourced from Output Area W00010049 (shared with 36 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 2BG. The average age is 22.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.5%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

5%Active
FT: 3%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 271,000

3 sales · Mean £ 272,000

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

Crime around LL57 2BG is moderate at 56 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 offences82
Anti-social behaviour48
Shoplifting20
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson14

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 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
  • + 43 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

92 nearby
  • Bwyty Garden0.6 km
  • Bwyty Thai Aroy Dee0.6 km
  • Caffi Barlow's0.8 km
  • Eastern Origin0.6 km
  • Phoenix Cafe0.6 km
  • + 87 more
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Supermarkets

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

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Bar yr Academi0.3 km
  • Gwesty Belle Vue0.1 km
  • Rascals0.2 km
  • Tafarn Y Glob Cyf0.1 km
  • The Harp Inn0.6 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Chalk It Up Ltd0.6 km
  • Chalk It Up Ltd0.6 km
  • Baytree Lodge0.7 km
  • Gwesty St Mary's (Cartrefi Gogledd Cymru)0.7 km
  • Menai0.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bangor (Gwynedd)0.6 km
  • Llanfairpwll5.1 km
  • Llanfairfechan10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Belle Vue Hotel0.0 km
  • Belle Vue Hotel0.1 km
  • Bangor Uchaf0.1 km
  • Bangor University0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km