Wellington Terrace is in Caernarfon and in Arfon district. LL55 2HH 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 Wellington Terrace, Caernarfon, LL55 2HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL55 2HE, LL55 2RD, LL55 2RF, LL55 2RB, LL55 2HL, LL55 2AF, LL55 2RE, LL55 2PH, LL55 2LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL55 2HH is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 46.5% | 46.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 53.5% | 53.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 2HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% 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 | 51.5% | 63.4% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 15.2% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -29.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 1.2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 17.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 51% | 49.5% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.9% | 20.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 20.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 29.9% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98% | 97.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 96% | 91.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 92.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.3% | 37.2% | 22.1% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Terrace was 385.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% lower than the Canol Tref Caernarfon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Wellington Terrace has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Canol Tref Caernarfon and the 7th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 135.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carreg Cilmin Wellington Terrace, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2020-03-27 | £178,136 |
| Carreg Cilmin Wellington Terrace, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2017-11-07 | £103,403 |
| Bryn Menai Wellington Terrace, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2017-07-14 | £157,725 |
| Cae Llenor Wellington Terrace, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-05-08 | £263,352 |
| Bryn Eisteddfod Wellington Terrace, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2012-10-30 | £299,851 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Pendalar Ffordd Bethel , Caernarfon LL55 2RN | - not rated | 380 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Santes Helen Twtil , Caernarfon LL55 1PF | - not rated | 504 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Yr Hendre Caernarfon , LL55 2LY | - not rated | 720 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Maesincla Maesincla Caernarfon , LL55 1DF | - not rated | 979 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen Bethel Road , Caernarfon LL55 1HW | - not rated | 1,102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi De Winton | Gorsaf Drên Ffordd Santes Helen | 223 yd | |
| Briwsion | 19 Stryd Y Llyn | 255 yd | |
| J & C's Chippy | J & C's Chippy, 21 Stryd Y Llyn | 260 yd | |
| Y Gegin Fach | Y Gegin Fach, 7 - 9 Penllyn | 275 yd | |
| Becws Melys | Uned 7 Cei Llechi | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafarn Yr Eagles Ltd | 5 Stryd Y Degwm | 84 yd | |
| Caernarfon and District Ex Service Club | Caernarfon And District Ex Service Club, 78 Stryd Y Llyn | 122 yd | |
| Albert Inn | Albert Inn, 10 Rhes Segontiwm | 235 yd | |
| Y Segontiwm | 9 Rhes Segontiwm | 246 yd | |
| Copa Diner & Bar | Cofi Roc, 25 - 28 Y Maes | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caru Kebab Caernarfon Limited | 66 Stryd Y Llyn | 123 yd | |
| Caernarfon Ice Cream | 35 Stryd Y Llyn | 221 yd | |
| Winner Chinese Takeaway | 65 Henwalia | 255 yd | |
| Lee's Chinese Take Away | Lee's Chinese Takeaway, 17 Penllyn | 275 yd | |
| Capital Take Away | Capitol Chinese Take Away, 2 Penllyn | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | Spar, 29 - 31 Y Maes | 317 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland, Canolfan Pen Llyn Penllyn | 345 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Lôn Parc | 531 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Homebargains Stryd Bangor | 620 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stryd Bangor | 620 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.