Postcode insights

LL57 2PS

Lôn Y Wyddfa

Y Faenol

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Detailed insights for LL57 2PS

Overview

Postcode LL57 2PS is located in an urban city, within the Y Faenol ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bangor South area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 1.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
45.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Bangor South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,633 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Bangor South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.9%

Approximately 45.9% 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 2PS.

Transport

The nearest station is Bangor (Gwynedd) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
561
Population density
2,088.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.49(+72%)
Public order
19.15(+133%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.98(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.94(+76%)
Other theft
7.25(+58%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
455
81.25%
Indian
28
5%
Other White
25
4.46%
Pakistani
24
4.29%
Chinese
8
1.43%
Total population: 560

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
182
41.84%
No qualifications
69
15.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
14.94%
Level 3 (A level)
63
14.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
5.75%
Total 16+ residents: 435

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
88
35.77%
Owns outright
55
22.36%
Owns with a mortgage
38
15.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
12.6%
Social rents from council
25
10.16%
Total households: 246

Property prices in Y Faenol

Median price£291,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£233K – £350K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Y Faenol area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Y Faenol over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£395,000£237
Semi-Detached16£274,000£280
Terraced3£157,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Y Faenol

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Y Faenol.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,995£195,995£213,000
2017£267,995£209,995£168,400
2018£269,495£186,248£157,995
2019£255,748£213,995£164,995
2020£287,500£202,500£177,500
2021£320,000£235,000£238,000
2022£307,000£235,000£205,000
2023£350,000£258,750£241,500
2024£357,000£275,000£212,500
2025£363,500£262,750£160,000
2026£392,500£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Y Faenol.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Y Faenol.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£210£180
2017£217£222£181
2018£219£220£203
2019£225£226£223
2020£243£203£167
2021£235£194£184
2022£238£255£236
2023£289£277£262
2024£294£215£245
2025£237£268£240
2026£233£297
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Y Faenol.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Y Faenol in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL57 2PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL57 2PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Aug 2025Hafdre, Bangor, LL57 2NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
21 Mar 20251, Alotan Crescent, Bangor, LL57 2NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£252,000
25 Jul 20252, Bryn Garnedd Terrace, Penrhos Road, Bangor, LL57 2NETerracedFreehold£157,000
17 Mar 20253, Ffordd Cynan, Bangor, LL57 2NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£202,500
14 Oct 20255, Dol Hyfryd, Bangor, LL57 2JZDetachedFreehold£500,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL57 2PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableYsgol Y FaenolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableYsgol FriarsWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Menna Baines

Y Faenol - 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
WardY FaenolW05001568
ParishPentirW04000095
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bangor SouthW02000011
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 002EW01000102
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced2014-10-01

Frequently asked questions about LL57 2PS

Is LL57 2PS (Bangor South) safe?

The area around LL57 2PS records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2PS?

The median sale price around LL57 2PS in Bangor South is £291,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL57 2PS?

There are 2 schools close to LL57 2PS, including Ysgol Y Faenol and Ysgol Friars. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL57 2PS?

LL57 2PS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,633 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bangor Aberconwy covering LL57 2PS is Claire Hughes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Menna Baines (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.