Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

MAES Y BWTHYN, LL55 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES Y BWTHYN, LL55 1BF.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

343

cake
Avg Age

53

payments
Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

work
Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: LL55 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LL55 1BF — age 53, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

home £350,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL55 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Y Bwthyn, 0.3km from Twt Hill in Caernarfon. Administratively it sits within Menai ward and the Arfon constituency.

For serious buyers, LL55 1BF is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 LL55 1BF are sourced from Output Area W00000475 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL55 1BF. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

LL55 1BF has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences55
Criminal damage and arson22
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order10
Drugs9

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
  • Manon0.8 km
  • Palas Print0.8 km
  • Penrallt Youth Centre0.6 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Gwesty Bron Menai0.2 km
  • Marianfa0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Gwesty Bron Menai0.2 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Alexandra Hotel0.2 km
  • Alexandra Hotel0.2 km
  • Clwb Iotio Brenhinol Cymru0.8 km
  • Crown0.7 km
  • Four Alls0.7 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Fu'S0.5 km
  • Ridiculously Rich0.5 km
  • Smoothie Bar0.7 km
  • Yr Harbwr0.5 km
  • Fu'S0.5 km
  • + 75 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Archfarchnad Asda0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Caernarfon Kebab And Burger House0.7 km
  • Lucky Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Siop Cae0.5 km
  • Caernarfon Kebab And Burger House0.7 km
  • Lucky Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanfairpwll9.3 km
  • Bodorgan12.0 km
  • Bangor (Gwynedd)12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Brynafon0.1 km
  • Wilmar0.1 km
  • Kiltynan0.1 km
  • Gwyddfor0.2 km
  • Lon Campbell0.2 km