Castle Square is in Caernarfon and in Gwynedd district. LL55 2WY is located in the Canol Tref Caernarfon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arfon. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Square, Caernarfon, LL55 2WY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL55 2NA, LL55 2AD, LL55 1NP, LL55 1AB, LL55 2PR, LL55 2NF, LL55 2NN, LL55 2PN, LL55 1NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL55 2WY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 44.8% | 47.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 55.2% | 52.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 LL55 2WY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 46.7% | 53.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 20.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 2.7% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 15.4% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 46.4% | 45.7% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 31.6% | 21% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 19.3% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 32.6% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 8% | 0.6% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.4% | 93.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 86.4% | 83.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 14.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 83.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 5.7% | -1.1% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Square was 1163.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 185.4% higher than the Canol Tref Caernarfon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Square has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Canol Tref Caernarfon and the highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 607.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natwest Castle Square, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2017-12-12 | £239,244 |
LL55 2WY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 465 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pendalar Ffordd Bethel , Caernarfon LL55 2RN | - not rated | 596 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Yr Hendre Caernarfon , LL55 2LY | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen Bethel Road , Caernarfon LL55 1HW | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Maesincla Maesincla Caernarfon , LL55 1DF | - not rated | 1,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway, 18 Y Maes | 27 yd | |
| Y Gegin Fach | Y Gegin Fach, 7 - 9 Penllyn | 60 yd | |
| Briwsion | 19 Stryd Y Llyn | 60 yd | |
| J & C's Chippy | J & C's Chippy, 21 Stryd Y Llyn | 61 yd | |
| Costa | Costa, Canolfan Pen Llyn Penllyn | 61 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Diner & Bar | Cofi Roc, 25 - 28 Y Maes | 10 yd | |
| Y Segontiwm | 9 Rhes Segontiwm | 86 yd | |
| Albert Inn | Albert Inn, 10 Rhes Segontiwm | 98 yd | |
| Y Castell | Gwesty'r Castell, 33 Y Maes | 99 yd | |
| Morgan Lloyd | Morgan Lloyd, 10 Y Maes | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Take Away | Capitol Chinese Take Away, 2 Penllyn | 48 yd | |
| Lee's Chinese Take Away | Lee's Chinese Takeaway, 17 Penllyn | 60 yd | |
| Marquis Eclectic | 14 Y Maes | 71 yd | |
| Caernarfon Kebab And Burger House | Caernarfon Kebabs, 19 Y Bont Bridd | 96 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 21 Y Bont Bridd | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland, Canolfan Pen Llyn Penllyn | 82 yd | |
| Spar | Spar, 29 - 31 Y Maes | 87 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Homebargains Stryd Bangor | 388 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stryd Bangor | 388 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Ffordd Y Gogledd | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.