Pool Street is in Cwm-Y-Glo, Caernarfon and in Gwynedd district. LL55 4DR is located in the Cwm-y-glo 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, Cwm-y-glo, Caernarfon, LL55 4DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL55 4DP, LL55 4DN, LL55 4DS, LL55 4FB, LL55 4DT, LL55 4DH, LL55 4DE, LL55 4DW, LL55 4DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL55 4DR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 48.7% | 47.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 4DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 39% | 51.2% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 28.7% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 57% | 52.8% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 27.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 16.6% | 8.0% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around LL55 4DR this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 9.5% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 4.2% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.8% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 22.9% | 12.7% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 44.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 99.7% | 4.7% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.7% | 97% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pool Street was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% lower than the Bethel a'r Felinheli average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pool Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bethel a'r Felinheli and the 50th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Pool Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-04-01 | £200,612 |
| 1 Pool Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2006-05-27 | £211,790 |
| 1 Pool Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2004-04-08 | £259,778 |
| 3 Pool Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £48,300 | 2001-03-16 | £195,386 |
| 3 Pool Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £36,000 | 1996-02-09 | £191,286 |
LL55 4DR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymuned Penisarwaun Penisarwaen , Caernarfon LL55 3BW | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llanrug Caernarfon , LL55 4AL | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Brynrefail Llanrug , Caernarfon LL55 4AD | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gwaun Gynfi Deiniolen , LL55 3LT | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Dolbadarn Llanberis , LL55 4SH | - not rated | 3,961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakehouse@ The Snowdon Inn | Y Fricsan | 767 yd | |
| Caban | Caban | 871 yd | |
| The Old Boathouse | Boathouse Bistro, Bryn Teg Caravan Park | 964 yd | |
| Leisure Hub | Bryn Teg Caravan Park | 965 yd | |
| Country Club & Restaurant | Bryn Teg Caravan Park | 965 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.