LL55 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ffordd Cwellyn, 0.6km from Maesincla in Caernarfon. Administratively it sits within Cadnant ward and the Arfon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LL55 1DT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £159k, 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area W00000295 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FFORDD CWELLYN, LL55 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FFORDD CWELLYN, LL55 1DT.
221
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£ 37,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL55 1DT 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 68% of tenure in LL55 1DT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL55 1DT. The average age is 35.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 159,950
1 sales · Mean £ 159,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL55 1DT has low crime rates — 26 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
10 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Cegin Yr Wyddfa0.8 km
- Malcolm Siop Twthill0.9 km
- Cegin Yr Wyddfa0.8 km
- + 5 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 Celt1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Alexandra Hotel0.8 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.8 km
- Twthill Vaults0.9 km
- Twthill Vaults0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Smoothie Bar0.2 km
- Smoothie Bar0.2 km
- Beacon Climbing Centre Ltd0.9 km
- Beacon Climbing Centre Ltd0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Siop Cae1.0 km
- Siop Cae1.0 km
- The Gold Lion0.8 km
- The Gold Lion0.8 km
- Siop Sgod a Sglod BJ's0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanfairpwll8.9 km
- Bangor (Gwynedd)11.9 km
- Bodorgan12.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cae Bold0.1 km
- Arfon Leisure Centre0.1 km
- Arfon Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Maes Gwynedd0.2 km
- Ffordd Bethel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL551DT · Data under Open Government Licence