Pen Y Bont is in Abersoch, Pwllheli and in Gwynedd district. LL53 7HQ is located in the Abersoch gyda Llanengan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd. This postcode has been in use since 2017-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pen Y Bont, Abersoch, Pwllheli, LL53 7HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL53 7HP, LL53 7DL, LL53 7EA, LL53 7DS, LL53 7HZ, LL53 7DR, LL53 7AW, LL53 7DT, LL53 7DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL53 7HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 24.7% | 31.4% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 49% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 8.5% | 3.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 7.8% | -6.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 44.3% | 39.8% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 17.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.7% | 16.2% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 5.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14.9% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 18.2% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 37.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.9% | 96.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pen Y Bont was 131.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% higher than the Abersoch gyda Llanengan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pen Y Bont has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Abersoch gyda Llanengan and the 75th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2B Pen Y Bont, Pwllheli, Gwynedd Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-06-09 | £300,649 |
| 2A Pen Y Bont, Pwllheli, Gwynedd Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-12-21 | £150,546 |
| 2B Pen Y Bont, Pwllheli, Gwynedd Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-11-18 | £269,673 |
| 2A Pen Y Bont, Pwllheli, Gwynedd Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-11-01 | £160,209 |
| 15 Pen Y Bont, Pwllheli, Gwynedd Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-10-18 | £396,638 |
LL53 7HQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LL53 7HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Full-Time Employee | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Abersoch Pwllheli , LL53 7EA | - not rated | 177 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sarn Bach Sarn Bach , Pwllheli LL53 7LF | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Foel Gron Mynytho , Pwllheli LL53 7RN | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Llanbedrog Llanbedrog , Pwllheli LL53 7NU | - not rated | 4,431 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Cafe Bar & Grill | Fresh Stryd Fawr | 106 yd | |
| The Hub | Morlais Stryd Fawr | 133 yd | |
| The Potted Lobster | The Potted Lobster Stryd Fawr | 136 yd | |
| Zinc Abersoch Ltd | Abersoch Deli Lôn Pen Cei | 154 yd | |
| Apres Sea Ltd | Tyddyn Stryd Fawr | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Tudwals Inn | St Tudwal's Hotel Stryd Fawr | 133 yd | |
| South Caernarfonshire Yacht Club | South Caernarfonshire Yacht Club Lôn Traeth | 367 yd | |
| Abersoch Golf Club | Clwb Golff Abersoch Lôn Golff | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Creel | Bodawen Stryd Fawr | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talafon Cyf (Londis) | Talafon Stores, Talafon Lôn Pen Cei | 126 yd | |
| Spar | Spar Stores Cae Du | 318 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% |
| Median download speed | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.