Church Street is in Blaenau Ffestiniog and in Gwynedd district. LL41 3HE is located in the Bowydd a'r Rhiw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL41 3HD, LL41 3HG, LL41 3EU, LL41 3BP, LL41 3HH, LL41 3TU, LL41 3UD, LL41 3UA, LL41 3TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL41 3HE has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.1% | 48% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 52% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 3HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 44.5% | 51.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 35.1% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 3.4% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 50.9% | 50.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 29.9% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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 | 22.3% | 15.9% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 5.9% | -11.2% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.7% | 18.3% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 30.3% | 15.6% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97% | 91.9% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.2% | 95.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 94.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 295.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.7% higher than the Bowydd a'r Rhiw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Street has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bowydd a'r Rhiw and the 18th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H S B C Church Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-04-28 | £117,939 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Mining and quarrying | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Manod Blaenau Ffestiniog , LL41 3AF | - not rated | 370 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llechan L T Moelwyn , Ysgol Y Moelwyn LL41 3DW | - not rated | 403 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Maenofferen Blaenau Ffestiniog , LL41 3DL | - not rated | 426 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Moelwyn Heol Wynne , Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 3DW | - not rated | 427 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Tanygrisiau Blaenau Ffestiniog , LL41 3SU | - not rated | 1,972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Bont / The Bridge Cafe | Caffi'r Bont, 1 - 2 Dolgarregddu | 81 yd | |
| Siop A Ty Coffi Antur Stiniog | Antur Stiniog, 1 - 2, Unedau Creft Stryd Fawr | 97 yd | |
| Burrito Blasus | Antur Stiniog, 1 - 2, Unedau Creft Stryd Fawr | 97 yd | |
| Cell B | Cell B Sgwâr Y Parc | 272 yd | |
| Little Dragons Softplay Ltd | 30 Stryd Fawr | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades | Rwf Association Heol Yr Eglwys | 216 yd | |
| Meirion Vaults | The Meirion Vaults Stryd Fawr | 291 yd | |
| Kings Head | Kings Head Hotel Ffordd Glanypwll | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaenau Kebab | Blaenau Kebab, 10 Stryd Fawr | 203 yd | |
| Golden Mountain Chinese Take Away | Golden Mountain Chinese Take Away, 18 Heol Yr Eglwys | 226 yd | |
| Taste Garden | Taste Garden, 28 Stryd Fawr | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-op Store Stryd Fawr | 196 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.