Y Glyn is in Caernarfon and in Gwynedd district. LL55 1HL is located in the Cadnant electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arfon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Y Glyn, Caernarfon, LL55 1HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL55 1HD, LL55 1HF, LL55 1HG, LL55 1HB, LL55 1HH, LL55 1DA, LL55 1HP, LL55 1HE, LL55 1EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL55 1HL 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 | 52.2% | 49.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.2% | 2.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.2% | 38.6% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 38.2% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 14% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 8.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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% | 56.4% | 12.1% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 28.4% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.3% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 3.3% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 32.2% | 16.7% | -15.5% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.2% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 18.6% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 30.5% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.2% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 99.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Y Glyn was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Cadnant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Y Glyn has the 12th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cadnant and the 180th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Y Glyn, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,100 | 2024-03-20 | £215,124 |
| 18 Y Glyn, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2010-04-29 | £173,034 |
| 14 Y Glyn, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2001-03-16 | £175,697 |
| 18 Y Glyn, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £27,000 | 1996-06-24 | £147,000 |
LL55 1HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen Bethel Road , Caernarfon LL55 1HW | - not rated | 188 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Santes Helen Twtil , Caernarfon LL55 1PF | - not rated | 448 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Maesincla Maesincla Caernarfon , LL55 1DF | - not rated | 579 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pendalar Ffordd Bethel , Caernarfon LL55 2RN | - not rated | 721 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Gelli Ffordd Bethel , Caernarfon LL55 1DU | - not rated | 765 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoothie Bar | Canolfan Tenis Arfon Ffordd Bethel | 591 yd | |
| Yr Hwylfan / Fun Centre | Yr Hwylfan Stryd Bangor | 746 yd | |
| Yr Harbwr | Yr Harbwr Doc Fictoria | 774 yd | |
| Caernarfon Tandoori | The Harp Inn Pen Llyn | 782 yd | |
| Galeri Cafe Bar | Galeri Balaclafa | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Hotel | Alexandra Hotel Ffordd Y Gogledd | 482 yd | |
| Twthill Vaults | Twthill Hotel, 1 Stryd Tomos | 595 yd | |
| Tafarn Yr Eagles Ltd | 5 Stryd Y Degwm | 841 yd | |
| Caernarfon and District Ex Service Club | Caernarfon And District Ex Service Club, 78 Stryd Y Llyn | 850 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoon Plc | Tafarn Y Porth, 5 - 9 Stryd Y Porth Mawr | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gold Lion | Gold Lion Chinese Takeaway, 1 Rhes Alexandra | 484 yd | |
| Bryn'S Fish & Chips | Bryn Cadnant Ffordd Llanberis | 587 yd | |
| Siop Cae | Siop Cae Sgwâr Twthill | 629 yd | |
| Caernarfon Ice Cream | 35 Stryd Y Llyn | 824 yd | |
| Yu's Chinese Take Away | 1 - 3 Pendist | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Ffordd Y Gogledd | 482 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Homebargains Stryd Bangor | 732 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stryd Bangor | 732 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland, Canolfan Pen Llyn Penllyn | 861 yd | |
| Spar | Spar, 29 - 31 Y Maes | 998 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.