LL57 1DS is an up-and-coming urban area on Waterloo Street, 0.1km from Caellepa in Bangor. Administratively it sits within Canol Bangor ward and the Arfon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LL57 1DS is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area W00000318 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO STREET, LL57 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO STREET, LL57 1DS.
366
31
£ 31,600 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL57 1DS 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
No single demographic signal dominates LL57 1DS — age 31, 10% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL57 1DS. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1DS is above average at 127 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
56 nearby- Al Baraka Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Bangor Spices0.3 km
- Bazaar0.6 km
- Garth Services0.9 km
- Kwik Save0.4 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Baytree Lodge0.6 km
- Gwesty St Mary's (Cartrefi Gogledd Cymru)0.6 km
- Lord Nelson - Bar0.8 km
- Menai0.6 km
- Baytree Lodge0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Clwb Golff St Deiniol 0.9 km
- Clwb Nos Peep0.3 km
- Mostyn Arms0.7 km
- Patricks Bar0.6 km
- The Skerries0.5 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Adran Arlwyo Prifysgol Cymru Bangor0.5 km
- Caffi 3640.4 km
- Miracle Cafe0.3 km
- Templeton0.4 km
- Valla's0.4 km
- + 83 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Archfarchnad Lidl0.6 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- American shack0.3 km
- Hi Bangor0.8 km
- Kebab House0.5 km
- Tecawê Happy House0.4 km
- American shack0.3 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bangor (Gwynedd)0.7 km
- Llanfairpwll5.6 km
- Llanfairfechan10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bangor Bus Station Stand A0.1 km
- Bangor Bus Station Stand B0.2 km
- Bangor Bus Station Stand C0.2 km
- Bangor Bus Station Stand D0.2 km
- Bangor Bus Station Stand E0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL571DS · Data under Open Government Licence