Pengwern is in Llangollen and in Denbighshire district. LL20 8AU is located in the Llangollen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pengwern, Llangollen, LL20 8AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL20 8AT, LL20 8AW, LL20 8BB, LL20 8AS, LL20 8AQ, LL20 8BA, LL20 8BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL20 8AU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 49.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.2% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.4% | 41.1% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 44.6% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 4.8% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 29% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 17.8% | -11.8% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 17.4% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 9.6% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 12.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 25.2% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 96.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pengwern was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.2% higher than the Edeirnion average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pengwern has the 16th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Edeirnion and the 171st highest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Pengwern, Llangollen, Denbighshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-04-24 | £210,000 |
| 90 Pengwern, Llangollen, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2022-09-30 | £238,485 |
| 94 Pengwern, Llangollen, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-01-14 | £237,170 |
| 106 Pengwern, Llangollen, Denbighshire Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2020-05-15 | £249,938 |
| 112 Pengwern, Llangollen, Denbighshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2019-05-03 | £263,835 |
LL20 8AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bryn Collen Llangollen Pengwern , Llangollen LL20 8AR | - not rated | 215 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg y Gwernant Pengwern , Llangollen LL20 8AR | - not rated | 215 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Dinas Bran Dinbren Road , Llangollen LL20 8TG | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cynddelw New Road , LL20 7HH | - not rated | 3,836 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garth C.P. School Trevor , Llangollen LL20 7UY | - not rated | 4,597 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plas Newydd Tea Room | Plas Newydd Off, Plas Newydd Butlers Hill | 405 yd | |
| The Royal Spice | 36 Regent Street | 726 yd | |
| Friends Coffee Shop | 1 Bishops Walk | 828 yd | |
| Adyan Tandoori Restaurant | 4 - 5, Victoria Square Berwyn Street | 857 yd | |
| Chapel St Bar and Kitchen | 15 Chapel Street | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Inn | 49 Regent Street | 707 yd | |
| The Bridge End Hotel | Bridge End Hotel Mill Street | 972 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | 20 Castle Street | 973 yd | |
| Occasions | 16 Castle Street | 1,006 yd | |
| Liberty Tavern | Liberty Tavern, 20 Market Street | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aydins Fish and Chips | 24 Regent Street | 758 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 43 Castle Street | 902 yd | |
| Street Pizza Kebab Llangollen | 45 Castle Street | 902 yd | |
| Dee Pizza & Kebab House | 4 Oak Street | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co Operative Regent Street | 707 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.