Tain Y Foel is in Glanypwll, Blaenau Ffestiniog and in Gwynedd district. LL41 3PB 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 Tain Y Foel, Glanypwll, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL41 3PA, LL41 3NW, LL41 3NP, LL41 3PD, LL41 3NN, LL41 3PH, LL41 3PE, LL41 3PL, LL41 3PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL41 3PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 41.1% | 45.2% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 31.7% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 12.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 7.5% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 48% | 48.4% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 29% | 31.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 15.1% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10.2% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 16.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 14% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 23.1% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 20.4% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 31.6% | 13.5% | 18.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tain Y Foel was 134.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.0% higher than the Bowydd a'r Rhiw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tain Y Foel has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bowydd a'r Rhiw and the 71st highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Tain Y Foel, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £7,200 | 1996-09-10 | £38,257 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Moelwyn Heol Wynne , Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 3DW | - not rated | 901 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llechan L T Moelwyn , Ysgol Y Moelwyn LL41 3DW | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Y Manod Blaenau Ffestiniog , LL41 3AF | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Maenofferen Blaenau Ffestiniog , LL41 3DL | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Tanygrisiau Blaenau Ffestiniog , LL41 3SU | - not rated | 1,536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Rygbi Bro Ffestiniog Rugby | Clwb Rygbi Bro Ffestiniog Ystâd Ddiwydiannol Llwyn Gell | 259 yd | |
| Caffi Bont / The Bridge Cafe | Caffi'r Bont, 1 - 2 Dolgarregddu | 675 yd | |
| Siop A Ty Coffi Antur Stiniog | Antur Stiniog, 1 - 2, Unedau Creft Stryd Fawr | 834 yd | |
| Burrito Blasus | Antur Stiniog, 1 - 2, Unedau Creft Stryd Fawr | 834 yd | |
| Cell B | Cell B Sgwâr Y Parc | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head | Kings Head Hotel Ffordd Glanypwll | 74 yd | |
| Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades | Rwf Association Heol Yr Eglwys | 528 yd | |
| Meirion Vaults | The Meirion Vaults Stryd Fawr | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Mountain Chinese Take Away | Golden Mountain Chinese Take Away, 18 Heol Yr Eglwys | 523 yd | |
| Blaenau Kebab | Blaenau Kebab, 10 Stryd Fawr | 943 yd | |
| Taste Garden | Taste Garden, 28 Stryd Fawr | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-op Store Stryd Fawr | 939 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.