Y Stryd Fawr is in Bala and in Meirionnydd district. LL23 7AG is located in the Y Bala electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Y Stryd Fawr, Bala, LL23 7AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL23 7RT, LL23 7RS, LL23 7AH, LL23 7NG, LL23 7NE, LL23 7AB, LL23 7AF, LL23 7NH, LL23 7ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL23 7AG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 54.3% | 47.9% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 45.7% | 52.1% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 40.9% | 38% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 38% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 49.5% | 51.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 28.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 32.3% | 26.2% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 14.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 30.8% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 100% | 97.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 99% | 92% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 92% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 64.3% | 46.2% | 18.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Y Stryd Fawr was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% higher than the Corris a Mawddwy average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Y Stryd Fawr has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Corris a Mawddwy and the 155th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Y Stryd Fawr, Bala, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-02-29 | £259,560 |
| 6 Y Stryd Fawr, Bala, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-07-05 | £170,642 |
| 12 Y Stryd Fawr, Bala, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-11-19 | £113,548 |
| 8 Y Stryd Fawr, Bala, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2021-09-08 | £143,535 |
| Maes Erw, 13 Y Stryd Fawr, Bala, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-05-21 | £187,026 |
LL23 7AG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LL23 7AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn Heol Ffrydan , LL23 7RU | - not rated | 112 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Bro Tryweryn Frongoch , Bala LL23 7NT | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Ffridd y LLyn Cefnddwysarn , Bala LL23 7HE | - not rated | 5,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro | Y Cyfnod, 48 Y Stryd Fawr | 128 yd | |
| Y Badell Aur | Y Badell Aur, 35 Y Stryd Fawr | 156 yd | |
| Y Cwrt | Y Cwrt, 60 - 62 Y Stryd Fawr | 191 yd | |
| Sospan Fach | Y Sospan Fach, 97 Y Stryd Fawr | 320 yd | |
| Hoffi Coffi | Jan's Caffe, 64 Y Stryd Fawr | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goat Hotel | 41 Y Stryd Fawr | 141 yd | |
| Bulls Head | Yr Hen Ben Tarw, 78 Y Stryd Fawr | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Kebab House | 57 Y Stryd Fawr | 182 yd | |
| New China | New China, 3 Heol Tegid | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar (Tates Limited) | Spar, 39 Y Stryd Fawr | 156 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Limited | 80 - 82 Y Stryd Fawr | 328 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.