Postcode report
LL55 1TU Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About LL55 1TU: area rating, property, schools and local change
LL55 1TU is a postcode in Canol Tref Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LL55 1TU, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LL55 1TU are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LL55 1TU is based on Gwynedd 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,428 residents, 206 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near LL55 1TU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LL55 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £185k from 50 rolling sales, down 1.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LL55 1TU can compare 3 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LL55 1TU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
FAQ
Common questions about LL55 1TU
Is LL55 1TU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 22% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LL55 1TU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LL55 1TU?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LL55 1TU?
LocaleIQ matched LL55 1TU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LL55 1TU?
The latest median sold price is £185k based on 50 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.