LL57 3AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from Pen y Bryn in Bethesda. Administratively it sits within Canol Bethesda ward and the Arfon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LL57 3AR offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 46.4% 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 3AR are sourced from Output Area W00000491 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, LL57 3AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, LL57 3AR.
276
42
£ 39,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LL57 3AR spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 46.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL57 3AR. The average age is 41.6. 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
Terraced
£ 85,000
9 sales · Mean £ 88,588
Flat
£ 68,750
2 sales · Mean £ 68,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL57 3AR has low crime rates — 35 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
16 nearby- Bethesda Wholefood Coop0.4 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Cronfa Cefnogi Cofid-190.3 km
- Londis0.4 km
- Boots Uk Limited0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- George Inn0.4 km
- George Inn0.4 km
- Clwb Criced A Bowlio0.9 km
- Douglas Arms Hotel0.1 km
- The Bull Inn0.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Clwb Rygbi Bethesda Cyf0.4 km
- Llu Cadetiaid y Fyddin Gwynedd0.5 km
- Clwb Rygbi Bethesda Cyf0.4 km
- Clwyd & Gwynedd Army Cadet Force0.5 km
- Plas Ffrancon0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Sitar Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- Sitar Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- Bethesda Chippy0.1 km
- Dwr Y Mynydd0.1 km
- Junction Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Archfarchnad Tesco Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- FIC0.1 km
- FIC0.1 km
- Bryn Llys0.5 km
- Bryn Llys0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bangor (Gwynedd)6.9 km
- Llanfairfechan10.1 km
- Llanfairpwll10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bethesda Chapel0.0 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Victoria Square0.2 km
- Victoria Square0.2 km
- Londis0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL573AR · Data under Open Government Licence