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LL55 2AP Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Gwynedd

Moderate crime rate6.4/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesAnti Social BehaviourCriminal Damage And ArsonPublic Order…and 2 more

Trend -26% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 0/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 1/10Wales
Median sold price£185kLL55 sample - 60 sales
Recent change-1.6%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wales
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area97.1%Average for Wales94.1%
Significant presencewhite other, asian other, mixed other
Immediate area2.9%Average for Wales
Main religionChristian
Immediate area46.2%Average for Wales
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area1,378Average for Wales1,516
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area57.1%Average for Wales58.5%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area58%Average for Wales66.3%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area74.3%Average for Wales

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied58% dominant

Owned58%
Private rent12.3%
Social rent29%

Schools nearby 11 within 1 mile

About LL55 2AP: area rating, property, schools and local change

LL55 2AP 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 2AP, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around LL55 2AP are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 2AP is based on Gwynedd 006 Census 2021. It covers 8,516 residents, 1,378 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 29% 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 1/10.

For property prices near LL55 2AP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LL55 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £185k from 60 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 2AP can compare 11 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 2AP 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 2AP

Is LL55 2AP a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 33/100 (bottom 10% 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 2AP?

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 2AP?

11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for LL55 2AP?

LocaleIQ matched LL55 2AP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in LL55 2AP?

The latest median sold price is £185k based on 60 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.