Postcode insights

LL55 2SZ

Ffordd Llanbeblig

Hendre

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Detailed insights for LL55 2SZ

Overview

Postcode LL55 2SZ is located in a rural town, within the Hendre ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Caernarfon East area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caernarfon East is £43,676 per year. The nearest station is Llanfairpwll, about 6.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Caernarfon East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,204 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Caernarfon East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.6%

Approximately 27.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Caernarfon East is £43,676 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL55 2SZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanfairpwll located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
400
Population density
5,108 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.28(+25%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.15(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.26(-15%)
Other crime
2.5(+19%)
Public order
2.5(-70%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
392
97.76%
Other White
6
1.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.25%
Total population: 401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
33.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
20.69%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.62%
No qualifications
40
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.31%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
30.92%
Owns outright
46
30.26%
Other social rented
33
21.71%
Social rents from council
9
5.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.92%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Hendre

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £246K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Hendre area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hendre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£295,000£230
Semi-Detached9£225,000£275
Terraced1£210,000£250
Flats1£105,000£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hendre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hendre.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£190,000£168,000
2017£204,250£155,000
2018£237,500£172,500
2019£155,000
2020£237,500£177,500
2021£247,000£155,000
2022£260,000£226,250
2023£305,500£205,000
2024£310,000£212,500
2025£278,750£221,500
2026£305,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hendre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hendre.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£201
2017£133£206
2018£181£205
2019£164
2020£179£205
2021£185£227
2022£239£244
2023£226£289
2024£236£217
2025£256£275
2026£202£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hendre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hendre in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 2SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 2SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 202534, Maes Meddyg, Caernarfon, LL55 2SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£221,500
17 Nov 202515, Maes Meddyg, Caernarfon, LL55 2SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,100
25 Sept 20252, Maes Meddyg, Caernarfon, LL55 2SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000
17 Nov 2025124, Gwel Y Llan, Caernarfon, LL55 2SQDetachedFreehold£339,950
31 Oct 2025107, Gwel Y Llan, Caernarfon, LL55 2SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the LL55 2SZ postcode area, located within Caernarfon East, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL55 2SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableYsgol Yr HendreWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol PendalarWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd MaesinclaWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL55 2SZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL55 2SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparFfordd Llanberis, Caernarfon, LL55 2DFWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miTescoLôn Parc, Caernarfon, LL55 2YGWalking directions to Tesco

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL55 2SZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Coj Parry

Hendre - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liz Saville Roberts

Dwyfor Meirionnydd - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictGwyneddW06000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyDwyfor MeirionnyddW07000096
WardHendreW05001542
ParishCaernarfonW04000056
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caernarfon EastW02000015
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 006DW01000110
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about LL55 2SZ

Is LL55 2SZ (Caernarfon East) safe?

The area around LL55 2SZ records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LL55 2SZ?

The median sale price around LL55 2SZ in Caernarfon East is £225,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL55 2SZ?

There are 6 schools close to LL55 2SZ, including Ysgol Yr Hendre, Ysgol Pendalar and Ysgol Gynradd Maesincla. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL55 2SZ?

LL55 2SZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,204 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL55 2SZ (Caernarfon East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL55 2SZ is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Coj Parry (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.