Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

PENCHWINTAN ROAD, LL57 2YF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENCHWINTAN ROAD, LL57 2YF.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL57 2YF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LL57 2YF's 52% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

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

LL57 2YF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penchwintan Road, 0.1km from Penchwinton Road in Bangor. Administratively it sits within Canol Bangor ward and the Arfon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LL57 2YF is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.8% 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 LL57 2YF are sourced from Output Area W00000390 (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 2YF. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 169,950

13 sales · Mean £ 162,150

Terraced

£ 133,000

1 sales · Mean £ 133,000

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

LL57 2YF has low crime rates — 49 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.

Violence and sexual offences59
Anti-social behaviour41
Shoplifting21
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson15

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.7 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.4 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.3 km
  • Siop Bapur P John0.4 km
  • Sopna Cash & Carry Ltd0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • The Ez Bar0.3 km
  • Bwyty Garden0.6 km
  • Bwyty Thai Aroy Dee0.7 km
  • Caffi Barlow's0.8 km
  • Eastern Origin0.6 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Hung Hsing0.3 km
  • O My Cod0.7 km
  • Sunshine Take Away0.2 km
  • Tecawê Bangor Chinese & Cantonese0.4 km
  • Bangor Chinese & Cantonese Takeaway0.4 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Union Inn0.2 km
  • Union Inn0.2 km
  • J D Wetherspoon1.0 km
  • J D Wetherspoon1.0 km
  • Bar yr Academi0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Archfarchnad Lidl0.6 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bangor (Gwynedd)0.5 km
  • Llanfairpwll4.6 km
  • Llanfairfechan11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Heol Dewi Q0.1 km
  • Euston Road0.1 km
  • Glan-Adda0.1 km
  • Glan Adda0.1 km
  • St David`s Church0.2 km