Postcode insights

LL57 2BQ

Penrhos Road

Dewi

Interactive map showing LL57 2BQ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LL57 2BQ

Overview

Postcode LL57 2BQ is located in an urban city, within the Dewi ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bangor South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bangor South is £48,246 per year. The nearest station is Bangor (Gwynedd), about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
27%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Bangor South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Bangor South has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27%

Approximately 27.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Bangor South is £48,246 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL57 2BQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Bangor (Gwynedd) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL57 2BQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bangor (Gwynedd)

N/A

Walking directions to Bangor (Gwynedd)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
5,125 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
68.93(+972%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.46(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.47(+134%)
Public order
7.99(-3%)
Drugs
6.99(+170%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
84.32%
Other White
11
3.83%
Bangladeshi
10
3.48%
Chinese
5
1.74%
Arab
5
1.74%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
37.96%
No qualifications
43
19.91%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
6.02%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
36
31.3%
Owns with a mortgage
33
28.7%
Social rents from council
18
15.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.17%
Other social rented
13
11.3%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Dewi

Median price£206,500
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £225K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £206,500 (about £191 per square foot) in Dewi area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,500 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dewi over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£580,000£265
Semi-Detached8£221,250£201
Terraced10£149,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dewi

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewi.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£338,000£169,950£124,950
2017£220,000£161,000£129,500
2018£330,000£175,000£110,000
2019£258,000£133,000£129,000
2020£240,000£165,000£142,000
2021£260,000£187,000£122,500
2022£305,000£190,250£135,000
2023£328,500£228,500£135,000
2024£395,000£240,000£146,000
2025£490,000£217,500£165,000
2026£225,000£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewi.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewi.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£142£137
2017£177£166£138
2018£205£156£115
2019£194£141£133
2020£195£159£164
2021£210£181£152
2022£244£201£162
2023£246£224£152
2024£263£201£169
2025£265£218£180
2026£200£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewi.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL57 2BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL57 2BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 20255, Penrhos Drive, Bangor, LL57 2AZDetachedFreehold£353,000
07 Aug 202568, Ffordd Coed Mawr, Bangor, LL57 4THSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,000
06 Jun 20251, Penrhos Avenue, Bangor, LL57 2BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
31 Oct 202539, Pen Y Wern, Bangor, LL57 4TSTerracedFreehold£210,000
23 Apr 20267, Blaen Y Wawr, Bangor, LL57 4TRSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the LL57 2BQ postcode area, located within Bangor South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL57 2BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol FriarsWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Cae TopWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol TryfanWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL57 2BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL57 2BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle Express21 Ffiodd Coed Mawr, Bangor, LL57 4TBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miFarmfoodsFfordd Caernarfon, Bangor, LL57 4SUWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miAldiCaernarfon Road, Gwynedd, LL57 4SUWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseFfordd Caernarfon, Bangor, LL57 4SJWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miSparFfordd Caernarfon, Bangor, LL57 4SUWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL57 2BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gareth Anthony Roberts

Dewi - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Claire Hughes

Bangor Aberconwy - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictGwyneddW06000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBangor AberconwyW07000083
WardDewiW05001527
ParishBangorW04000046
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bangor SouthW02000011
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 002AW01000064
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL57 2BQ

Is LL57 2BQ (Bangor South) safe?

The area around LL57 2BQ records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2BQ?

The median sale price around LL57 2BQ in Bangor South is £206,500 (about £191 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL57 2BQ?

There are 6 schools close to LL57 2BQ, including Ysgol Friars, Ysgol Cae Top and Ysgol Tryfan. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL57 2BQ?

The closest station to LL57 2BQ is Bangor (Gwynedd), about 1,092 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL57 2BQ?

LL57 2BQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,016 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL57 2BQ (Bangor South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bangor Aberconwy covering LL57 2BQ is Claire Hughes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gareth Anthony Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.