LL23 7YS is in Parc, Bala and Gwynedd district. LL23 7YS is located in the Llanuwchllyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parc, Bala, LL23 7YS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL23 7YS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.3% | 49% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 36% | 32.8% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 46.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.7% | 60.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 25.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8.3% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 23.4% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 32.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.5% | 100% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 99.5% | 99.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 99.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| No passport held | 28.2% | 13.5% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 65.6% | 46.2% | 19.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LL23 7YS was 71.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.7% higher than the Corris a Mawddwy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
LL23 7YS has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Corris a Mawddwy and the 169th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyn Y Twll, Bala, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £386,500 | 2024-04-09 | £386,500 |
| Maes-Gwyn, Bala, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-11-08 | £470,997 |
| Blaen Cwm Uchaf, Bala, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-12-02 | £351,885 |
| Tyn Y Twll, Bala, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-05-30 | £305,529 |
| Blaen Cwm Uchaf, Bala, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-11-05 | £341,166 |
LL23 7YS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 25% 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 7YS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 86 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 42 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Other | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlwyo Allanol Nia Cyfnod | Ty Cerrig Uchaf | 2 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 | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 81.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.