Ffordd Y Maer is in Pwllheli and in Gwynedd district. LL53 5ES is located in the Gogledd Pwllheli electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ffordd Y Maer, Pwllheli, LL53 5ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL53 5ER, LL53 5LE, LL53 5LT, LL53 5LA, LL53 5HY, LL53 5HU, LL53 5LD, LL53 5SG, LL53 5LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL53 5ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 LL53 5ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 44.3% | 47.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 33.2% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 11.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 48.5% | 47.9% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 32.2% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around LL53 5ES this area, 32.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 32.1% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 14.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 17.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 13.7% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 13% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 99.7% | 97.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 97.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.1% | 37.2% | 21.9% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ffordd Y Maer was 96.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% higher than the De Pwllheli average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ffordd Y Maer has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in De Pwllheli and the 108th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 94.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Ffordd Y Maer, Pwllheli, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2021-01-22 | £164,991 |
| 5 Ffordd Y Maer, Pwllheli, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-11-27 | £193,219 |
| 17 Ffordd Y Maer, Pwllheli, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-07-27 | £162,889 |
| 19 Ffordd Y Maer, Pwllheli, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2016-04-29 | £71,647 |
| 35 Ffordd Y Maer, Pwllheli, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2014-10-17 | £150,679 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Glan y Mor Ffordd Caerdydd , Pwllheli LL53 5NU | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cymerau Ffordd Mela , Pwllheli LL53 5NU | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Abererch Abererch , Pwllheli LL53 6YU | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Plenydd Y Ffor , Pwllheli LL53 6UP | - not rated | 4,781 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Hafod Lon Parc Busnes Eryri , LL48 6LD | - not rated | 4,815 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 2 Lôn Dywod | 202 yd | |
| The Jewel In The Crown | Crown Hotel, 37 - 39 Stryd Fawr | 280 yd | |
| Nomi | 53 Stryd Fawr | 321 yd | |
| Pwllheli Pizzeria And Grill | Pwllheli Pizzeria And Grill, 8 Sgwâr Y Farchnad | 359 yd | |
| Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) | 21 Stryd Penlan | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penlan Fawr | Penlan Fawr Stryd Penlan | 424 yd | |
| Whitehall | The Whitehall Hotel Stryd Moch | 499 yd | |
| Pen Y Cob / Wetherspoons | Pencob Maes Yr Orsaf | 500 yd | |
| The Mitre | Mitre Hotel, 1, Rhes Mitre Y Maes | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Box | 7 Y Traeth | 126 yd | |
| Pekish | 55 Stryd Fawr | 328 yd | |
| Arvonia | 29 Stryd Penlan | 431 yd | |
| Phoenix | Cynfil Centre Y Maes | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Homebargains Lôn Dywod | 256 yd | |
| Spar Y Maes | Spar Stores Y Maes | 643 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Ffordd Caerdydd Isaf | 768 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Ffordd Caerdydd Isaf | 768 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 | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| 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 | 92.3% |
| Median download speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.