LL57 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on St Marys Avenue, 0.2km from Hirael in Bangor. Administratively it sits within Canol Bangor ward and the Arfon constituency.
Day-to-day life in LL57 1AL has the character of a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are high (169 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £147k, 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 LL57 1AL are sourced from Output Area W00000395 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS AVENUE, LL57 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS AVENUE, LL57 1AL.
377
34
£ 31,600 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL57 1AL 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
LL57 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £147k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL57 1AL. The average age is 34.1. 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
£ 147,000
1 sales · Mean £ 147,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LL57 1AL are high at 169 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
54 nearby- Maesgeirchen Post Office1.0 km
- Sopna Cash & Carry Ltd1.0 km
- Maesgeirchen Post Office1.0 km
- Sopna Cash & Carry Ltd1.0 km
- Charli'S Cakes0.7 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Phoenix Cafe1.0 km
- Smashies1.0 km
- Phoenix Cafe1.0 km
- Smashies1.0 km
- Bangor University Christian Union Global Cafe0.8 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Cheryl Chippy0.9 km
- Hong Kong House0.9 km
- Cheryl Chippy0.9 km
- Hong Kong House0.9 km
- Creperie Cafe0.9 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Bar yr Academi0.8 km
- Gwesty Belle Vue0.8 km
- Rascals0.8 km
- Tafarn Y Glob Cyf0.9 km
- The Harp Inn0.8 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Chalk It Up Ltd0.7 km
- Chalk It Up Ltd0.7 km
- Baytree Lodge0.2 km
- Eryl Môr,0.6 km
- Gwesty St Mary's (Cartrefi Gogledd Cymru)0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bangor (Gwynedd)1.2 km
- Llanfairpwll5.9 km
- Llanfairfechan9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bron Derw Surgery0.1 km
- Bron Derw Surgery0.1 km
- Orme Road0.1 km
- Orme Road0.2 km
- Glyn House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL571AL · Data under Open Government Licence