High Street is in Blaenau Ffestiniog and in Meirionnydd district. LL41 3AX is located in the Diffwys a Maenofferen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL41 3BZ, LL41 3LJ, LL41 3AZ, LL41 3LX, LL41 3BJ, LL41 4DB, LL41 4BU, LL41 4BY, LL41 3EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL41 3AX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LL41 3AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 43.6% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 36.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 34.3% | 41.5% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 29.6% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 20.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 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 | 31.1% | 20.7% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 10.1% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 20.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 11.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 29% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.4% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 97.8% | 92.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Bowydd a'r Rhiw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bowydd a'r Rhiw and the 180th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 High Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-05-20 | £127,408 |
| Grug Y Mynydd, 154 High Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-08-08 | £185,472 |
| 135 High Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2023-07-24 | £72,294 |
| 141 High Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-08-19 | £73,140 |
| 134 High Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-03-10 | £136,108 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Maenofferen Blaenau Ffestiniog , LL41 3DL | - not rated | 404 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Manod Blaenau Ffestiniog , LL41 3AF | - not rated | 472 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llechan L T Moelwyn , Ysgol Y Moelwyn LL41 3DW | - not rated | 503 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Y Moelwyn Heol Wynne , Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 3DW | - not rated | 653 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Tanygrisiau Blaenau Ffestiniog , LL41 3SU | - not rated | 2,311 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Dragons Softplay Ltd | 30 Stryd Fawr | 560 yd | |
| Red Chillies | 38 Stryd Fawr | 560 yd | |
| Cell B | Cell B Sgwâr Y Parc | 628 yd | |
| Siop A Ty Coffi Antur Stiniog | Antur Stiniog, 1 - 2, Unedau Creft Stryd Fawr | 734 yd | |
| Burrito Blasus | Antur Stiniog, 1 - 2, Unedau Creft Stryd Fawr | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meirion Vaults | The Meirion Vaults Stryd Fawr | 560 yd | |
| Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades | Rwf Association Heol Yr Eglwys | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Garden | Taste Garden, 28 Stryd Fawr | 578 yd | |
| Blaenau Kebab | Blaenau Kebab, 10 Stryd Fawr | 642 yd | |
| Golden Mountain Chinese Take Away | Golden Mountain Chinese Take Away, 18 Heol Yr Eglwys | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-op Store Stryd Fawr | 679 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 | 97.6% |
| 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 | 2.4% |
| Median download speed | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.