LL55 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Gwynedd, 0.4km from Maesincla in Caernarfon. Administratively it sits within Cadnant ward and the Arfon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LL55 1DL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, down 52.0% 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 LL55 1DL are sourced from Output Area W00000297 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAES GWYNEDD, LL55 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES GWYNEDD, LL55 1DL.
286
42
£ 37,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL55 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 51% social renting, LL55 1DL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 52.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL55 1DL. The average age is 42.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 154,000
8 sales · Mean £ 159,556
Terraced
£ 133,000
3 sales · Mean £ 141,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL55 1DL has low crime rates — 43 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Banc Bwyd Caernarfon0.9 km
- Caernarfon Foodbank0.9 km
- Cegin Yr Wyddfa0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Gwesty Bron Menai0.8 km
- Marianfa0.7 km
- Gwesty Bron Menai0.8 km
- Marianfa0.7 km
- Gwesty'r Celt0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Alexandra Hotel0.8 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.8 km
- Twthill Vaults0.8 km
- Twthill Vaults0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Smoothie Bar0.4 km
- Smoothie Bar0.4 km
- Beacon Climbing Centre Ltd0.8 km
- Beacon Climbing Centre Ltd0.8 km
- Caffi Celyn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- Archfarchnad Asda1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Siop Cae0.9 km
- Siop Cae0.9 km
- The Gold Lion0.8 km
- The Gold Lion0.8 km
- Siop Sgod a Sglod BJ's0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanfairpwll9.1 km
- Bangor (Gwynedd)12.0 km
- Bodorgan12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Maes Gwynedd0.0 km
- Cae Bold0.1 km
- Ffordd Elidir0.1 km
- Maes Hyfryd Middle0.2 km
- Arfon Leisure Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL551DL · Data under Open Government Licence