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LL57 1AQ

Penlon Gardens

Dwyrain Bangor

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Detailed insights for LL57 1AQ

Overview

Postcode LL57 1AQ is located in an urban city, within the Dwyrain Bangor ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bangor City area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 207.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bangor City is £46,601 per year. The nearest station is Bangor (Gwynedd), about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is University Gardens Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
207
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
40.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bangor City has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 938 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Bangor City has a very high crime rate, with approximately 207.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.6%

Approximately 40.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Bangor City is £46,601 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL57 1AQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Bangor (Gwynedd) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL57 1AQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Bangor (Gwynedd)

N/A

Walking directions to Bangor (Gwynedd)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL57 1AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miUniversity Gardens ParkLargeWalking directions to University Gardens Park
0.4 miRoman CampMediumWalking directions to Roman Camp
0.2 miBangor ParkSmallWalking directions to Bangor Park

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
3,122.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.98(+165%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.14(+239%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.32(+259%)
Public order
23.77(+189%)
Drugs
20.37(+686%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
74.07%
Other White
22
6.27%
African
14
3.99%
Other Asian
8
2.28%
Chinese
7
1.99%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
31.07%
Level 3 (A level)
92
29.77%
No qualifications
45
14.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.47%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
32.35%
Other social rented
37
21.76%
Social rents from council
32
18.82%
Owns outright
25
14.71%
Owns with a mortgage
15
8.82%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Dwyrain Bangor

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £165K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Dwyrain Bangor area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,500 up to £285,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dwyrain Bangor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£224,000£175
Detached3£147,000£192
Terraced19£135,000£157
Flats5£79,000£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dwyrain Bangor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dwyrain Bangor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£115,000£116,250£107,250
2017£210,000£85,750£153,000£117,500
2018£222,500£105,000£111,500£111,000
2019£189,500£110,500£145,000£117,000
2020£197,500£89,500£175,500£110,000
2021£305,000£91,875£115,000£117,500
2022£210,000£100,500£180,000£130,000
2023£227,500£95,000£140,000£127,950
2024£175,000£145,000£136,250£125,500
2025£216,000£90,000£209,950£135,000
2026£79,000£225,000£136,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dwyrain Bangor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dwyrain Bangor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£110£130£146
2017£138£130£126£136
2018£161£118£130£124
2019£164£125£137£129
2020£148£96£152£119
2021£199£131£134£139
2022£182£157£151£159
2023£208£162£158£143
2024£193£143£158£149
2025£199£142£168£170
2026£171£181£146
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dwyrain Bangor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dwyrain Bangor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL57 1AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL57 1AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 20262, Penlon Gardens, Bangor, LL57 1AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
29 Jul 202516, Penlon Gardens, Bangor, LL57 1AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£224,000
03 Dec 20252, Awel Y Mor, William Street, Bangor, LL57 1BZTerracedFreehold£132,000
27 Feb 202610, Ambrose Street, Bangor, LL57 1BHTerracedFreehold£138,000
15 Aug 202512, Ambrose Street, Bangor, LL57 1BHTerracedFreehold£123,000

Schools

In the LL57 1AQ postcode area, located within Bangor City, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL57 1AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd HiraelWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol GlanceginWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableBangor Independent SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL57 1AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL57 1AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAl Baraka Foods346 - 350 Stryd Fawr, Bangor, LL57 1YAWalking directions to Al Baraka Foods
0.2 miBangor Spices308 Stryd Fawr, Bangor, LL57 1ULWalking directions to Bangor Spices
0.3 miCo-opFermanagh and Omagh, BT79 9YYWalking directions to Co-op
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodFfordd Garth, Bangor, LL57 1EDWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miIcelandStryd Fawr, Bangor, LL57 1NWWalking directions to Iceland

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL57 1AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dylan Fernley

Dwyrain Bangor - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Nigel Pickavance

Dwyrain Bangor - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Claire Hughes

Bangor Aberconwy - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictGwyneddW06000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBangor AberconwyW07000083
WardDwyrain BangorW05001530
ParishBangorW04000046
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bangor CityW02000010
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 001CW01000077
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL57 1AQ

Is LL57 1AQ (Bangor City) safe?

The area around LL57 1AQ records about 207 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 LL57 1AQ?

The median sale price around LL57 1AQ in Bangor City is £135,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL57 1AQ?

There are 6 schools close to LL57 1AQ, including Ysgol Gynradd Hirael, Ysgol Glancegin and Bangor Independent School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL57 1AQ?

The closest station to LL57 1AQ is Bangor (Gwynedd), about 1,452 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL57 1AQ?

LL57 1AQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 938 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL57 1AQ (Bangor City) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bangor Aberconwy covering LL57 1AQ is Claire Hughes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dylan Fernley (Independent) and Nigel Pickavance (Independent).

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.