Pool Street is in Caernarfon and in Gwynedd district. LL55 2AD 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 Pool Street, Caernarfon, LL55 2AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL55 1NP, LL55 2WY, LL55 2NA, LL55 2AB, LL55 2AL, LL55 2PR, LL55 1NS, LL55 2PU, LL55 1AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL55 2AD is primarily male, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 44.3% | 43.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 55.7% | 56.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
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 LL55 2AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% 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 | 43.2% | 57.4% | 14.2% | 37.9% | 19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 20.8% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 21.6% | 13.4% | -8.2% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 4.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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% | 48.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 27.9% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 18.9% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 33.7% | 21.8% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 11.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 19% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 31% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.3% | 94.7% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 93.2% | 83.7% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 84.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pool Street was 822.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 590.2% higher than the Cadnant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pool Street has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cadnant and the 3rd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 393.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Pool Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-12-13 | £129,736 |
| 33 Pool Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-03-30 | £287,763 |
| 13 Pool Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-12-09 | £136,163 |
| 35 Pool Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2018-05-10 | £66,387 |
| 19 Pool Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-12-20 | £86,474 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Santes Helen Twtil , Caernarfon LL55 1PF | - not rated | 413 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pendalar Ffordd Bethel , Caernarfon LL55 2RN | - not rated | 541 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Yr Hendre Caernarfon , LL55 2LY | - not rated | 967 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen Bethel Road , Caernarfon LL55 1HW | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Maesincla Maesincla Caernarfon , LL55 1DF | - not rated | 1,067 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briwsion | 19 Stryd Y Llyn | 2 yd | |
| J & C's Chippy | J & C's Chippy, 21 Stryd Y Llyn | 8 yd | |
| Y Gegin Fach | Y Gegin Fach, 7 - 9 Penllyn | 22 yd | |
| Costa | Costa, Canolfan Pen Llyn Penllyn | 56 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 18 Y Maes | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Diner & Bar | Cofi Roc, 25 - 28 Y Maes | 67 yd | |
| Y Segontiwm | 9 Rhes Segontiwm | 119 yd | |
| Albert Inn | Albert Inn, 10 Rhes Segontiwm | 126 yd | |
| Caernarfon and District Ex Service Club | Caernarfon And District Ex Service Club, 78 Stryd Y Llyn | 141 yd | |
| Morgan Lloyd | Morgan Lloyd, 10 Y Maes | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Chinese Take Away | Lee's Chinese Takeaway, 17 Penllyn | 22 yd | |
| Capital Take Away | Capitol Chinese Take Away, 2 Penllyn | 28 yd | |
| Caernarfon Ice Cream | 35 Stryd Y Llyn | 55 yd | |
| Caernarfon Kebab And Burger House | Caernarfon Kebabs, 19 Y Bont Bridd | 122 yd | |
| Marquis Eclectic | 14 Y Maes | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland, Canolfan Pen Llyn Penllyn | 92 yd | |
| Spar | Spar, 29 - 31 Y Maes | 144 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Homebargains Stryd Bangor | 383 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stryd Bangor | 383 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Ffordd Y Gogledd | 592 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.