Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

LL57 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL57 1BS.

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Population

206

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 31,600 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL57 1BS 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.

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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LL57 1BS has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL57 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Hirael in Bangor. Administratively it sits within Dwyrain Bangor ward and the Arfon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LL57 1BS is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area W00000398 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL57 1BS. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around LL57 1BS is above average at 118 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.

Violence and sexual offences164
Anti-social behaviour68
Criminal damage and arson34
Public order27
Other theft26

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Cheryl Chippy0.9 km
  • Cheryl Chippy0.9 km
  • Bangor Grill0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Mr Yummy0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Charli'S Cakes0.9 km
  • Charli'S Cakes0.9 km
  • Oxfam0.5 km
  • Gerrard's0.7 km
  • HOLLAND & BARRETT0.7 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Pontio0.9 km
  • Pontio0.9 km
  • Blue Sky Cafe & Taproom0.7 km
  • BOW18150.7 km
  • Bwyd Da Bangor0.6 km
  • + 63 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Chalk It Up Ltd1.0 km
  • Chalk It Up Ltd1.0 km
  • Baytree Lodge0.4 km
  • Eryl Môr,0.5 km
  • Gwesty St Mary's (Cartrefi Gogledd Cymru)0.5 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Gwesty'r Albion0.9 km
  • The Castle (Chik Box & K-Town Chicken)0.9 km
  • White Lion0.5 km
  • The Albion Hotel0.9 km
  • The Castle (Chik Box & K-Town Chicken)0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bangor (Gwynedd)1.5 km
  • Llanfairpwll6.1 km
  • Llanfairfechan9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Orme Road0.1 km
  • Nelson0.1 km
  • Orme Road0.1 km
  • Nelson0.2 km
  • Jewsons0.2 km