High Street is in Caernarfon and in Gwynedd district. LL55 1RH is located in the Canol Tref Caernarfon 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, Caernarfon, LL55 1RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL55 1RR, LL55 1RF, LL55 1RT, LL55 1SE, LL55 1AG, LL55 1SU, LL55 1RN, LL55 1TA, LL55 1SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL55 1RH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.6% | 48.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 LL55 1RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 46.5% | 50.6% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 19.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 18.6% | 18.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 9.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 35.3% | 46.2% | 10.9% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 30.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 23.3% | 16.3% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.3% | 16.2% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 40% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.2% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 88.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 90.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 170.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% higher than the Cadnant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cadnant and the 49th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 High Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-05-22 | £127,662 |
| 27 High Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-07-13 | £394,214 |
| 33A High Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2015-10-08 | £166,201 |
| 36 High Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2014-02-21 | £242,753 |
| 21 High Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2011-06-06 | £103,786 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Santes Helen Twtil , Caernarfon LL55 1PF | - not rated | 544 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pendalar Ffordd Bethel , Caernarfon LL55 2RN | - not rated | 806 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen Bethel Road , Caernarfon LL55 1HW | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Yr Hendre Caernarfon , LL55 2LY | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Maesincla Maesincla Caernarfon , LL55 1DF | - not rated | 1,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoops | 8 Stryd Y Plas | 64 yd | |
| Caffi Betty's Ltd | Castle Chambers, 4 Stryd Y Plas | 67 yd | |
| Y Wal A Wal Bach | Wal Bach, Corn Exchange Stryd Y Plas | 67 yd | |
| Market Hall Food Shack | Market Hall Stryd Y Plas | 67 yd | |
| Lizzy’s | 9 - 11 Twll Yn Y Wal | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown | Crown Hotel, 17 - 19 Stryd Fawr | 2 yd | |
| Black Boy Inn | The Black Boy Inn Stryd Pedwar A Chwech | 24 yd | |
| Palace Vaults | Pen Deitsch, 22 Stryd Y Plas | 67 yd | |
| Purple Hops Ltd | Market Hall Stryd Y Plas | 67 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | Hole In The Wall Inn Twll Yn Y Wal | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blasus | 21 Stryd Fawr | 28 yd | |
| Yu's Chinese Take Away | 1 - 3 Pendist | 133 yd | |
| Ainsworths | Ainsworth's, 41 Y Bont Bridd | 135 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 21 Y Bont Bridd | 155 yd | |
| Caernarfon Kebab And Burger House | Caernarfon Kebabs, 19 Y Bont Bridd | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland, Canolfan Pen Llyn Penllyn | 189 yd | |
| Spar | Spar, 29 - 31 Y Maes | 241 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Homebargains Stryd Bangor | 267 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stryd Bangor | 267 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Ffordd Y Gogledd | 558 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.