Pretoria Buildings is in Tywyn and in Gwynedd district. LL36 9AF is located in the Gorllewin Tywyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pretoria Buildings, Tywyn, LL36 9AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL36 9AD, LL36 9AE, LL36 9HB, LL36 9AN, LL36 9AL, LL36 9AH, LL36 9AA, LL36 9DU, LL36 9ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL36 9AF is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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 | 51.6% | 44.6% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 55.4% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 | 35.5% | 38.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 37.6% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 18.3% | 7.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 50.2% | 41.3% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 38.6% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 15.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.4% | 17.5% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 17.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 15.1% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 33% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.4% | 94.6% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 94.5% | 92.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 91.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.7% | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pretoria Buildings was 245.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 201.0% higher than the Aberdyfi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pretoria Buildings has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Aberdyfi and the 23rd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.9%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pretoria Buildings, Tywyn, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2001-01-26 | £577,065 |
LL36 9AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn Station Road , Tywyn LL36 9EU | - not rated | 236 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Penybryn Tywyn , LL36 9EF | - not rated | 633 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivington Holdings Ltd | Rivington Stryd Fawr | 83 yd | |
| Deja Vu | Deja Vu Stryd Fawr | 83 yd | |
| Proper Gander | Bryn Golau, 3 Stryd Fawr | 221 yd | |
| Bay Of Bengal | 14 College Green | 266 yd | |
| Dine India | 12 College Green | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tywyn Ex Service And Workmans Club | Working Mens Club Ffordd Neifion | 195 yd | |
| The Tredegar Arms | Gwesty'r Tredegar Arms, 10 College Green | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peckish Kebab & Pizza House | 5 Stryd Fawr | 116 yd | |
| Môr (Tywyn Ltd) | Môr Tywyn, Llys Awel Stryd Fawr | 167 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway | Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway, 13 College Green | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd | 9 Station Road | 189 yd | |
| Tywyn Central Stores | Central Stores Ffordd Neifion | 194 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.