LL55 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maesincla, 0.4km from Maesincla in Caernarfon. Administratively it sits within Cadnant ward and the Arfon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LL55 1BY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, 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 LL55 1BY are sourced from Output Area W00000298 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAESINCLA, LL55 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAESINCLA, LL55 1BY.
336
42
£ 37,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL55 1BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LL55 1BY is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL55 1BY. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
4 sales · Mean £ 164,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL55 1BY has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
44 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Siop Elidir0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Gwesty Bron Menai0.6 km
- Marianfa0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Gwesty Bron Menai0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Alexandra Hotel0.6 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.6 km
- Crown0.9 km
- Four Alls0.9 km
- Hole In The Wall0.9 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Fu'S0.9 km
- Ridiculously Rich0.9 km
- Smoothie Bar0.6 km
- Yr Harbwr0.9 km
- Fu'S0.9 km
- + 69 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- Archfarchnad Asda0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- The Gold Lion0.6 km
- The Gold Lion0.6 km
- Caernarfon Kebab And Burger House0.8 km
- Lucky Fish Bar0.8 km
- Siop Cae0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanfairpwll9.4 km
- Bangor (Gwynedd)12.3 km
- Bodorgan12.4 km
Bus Stops
- Maes Hyfryd0.1 km
- Maes Hyfryd Middle0.1 km
- Cae Mur0.1 km
- Maes Hyfryd0.1 km
- Maes Sincla0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LL551BY · Data under Open Government Licence