High Street is in Penygroes, Caernarfon and in Gwynedd district. LL54 6PL is located in the Pen-y-groes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arfon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Penygroes, Caernarfon, LL54 6PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL54 6PG, LL54 6PJ, LL54 6LP, LL54 6RE, LL54 6LQ, LL54 6ES, LL54 6RA, LL54 6PW, LL54 6ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL54 6PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.7% | 49.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 LL54 6PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 37.1% | 42.5% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 40.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 57.4% | 51.7% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 32.6% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22.4% | 18.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 15.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.1% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 35.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 99.3% | 95.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 99% | 95.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 67.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% higher than the Clynnog average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Clynnog and the 177th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Ial, 53 High Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-10-18 | £117,047 |
| 38 High Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-10-07 | £173,587 |
| Moorings High Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-06-26 | £156,529 |
| 45 High Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-06-12 | £88,700 |
| Bryn Ial, 53 High Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-09-18 | £57,374 |
LL54 6PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bro Lleu Penygroes , Caernarfon LL54 6RE | - not rated | 259 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Talysarn Coed Madog , Talysarn LL54 6HR | - not rated | 455 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle Ffordd Y Brenin , Penygroes LL54 6RL | - not rated | 484 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Llanllyfni Llanllyfni , Caernarfon LL54 6SH | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Nebo Nebo , Caernarfon LL54 6EE | - not rated | 3,272 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yr Orsaf | Muriau Heol Y Dwr | 152 yd | |
| Pant Du | Pant Du Hen Lôn | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y Goat | Y Goat Ffordd Yr Orsaf | 456 yd | |
| Clwb Peldroed Nantlle Vale | Clwb Peldroed Nantlle Vale Ty'n Y Weirglodd | 552 yd | |
| Penygroes Ex-Servicemen Club & | The Royal British Legion Ty'n Y Weirglodd | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penygroes Tandoori | Gerallt, 4 Heol Y Dwr | 221 yd | |
| Pecish | 16 Heol Y Dwr | 233 yd | |
| X L Fish & Chips Shop | 9 Heol Y Dwr | 236 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 2 Stryd Yr Wyddfa | 338 yd | |
| Beijing House | 5 Maes Y Farchnad | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Op | 1 Heol Y Dwr | 271 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 | 9.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.2% |
| 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 | 32 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.