Llainwen Isaf is in Llanberis, Caernarfon and in Arfon district. LL55 4LG is located in the Llanberis electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arfon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Llainwen Isaf, Llanberis, Caernarfon, LL55 4LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL55 4LL, LL55 4LH, LL55 4HU, LL55 4LA, LL55 4HY, LL55 4LD, LL55 4HT, LL55 4LW, LL55 4LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL55 4LG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 45.1% | 49% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 54.9% | 51% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 4LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 43.9% | 53.8% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 25.9% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 56.7% | 57.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 25.7% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 11.2% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 12.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 44.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.4% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 96.7% | 95% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Llainwen Isaf was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Arllechwedd average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Llainwen Isaf has the 6th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Arllechwedd and the 58th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Llainwen Isaf, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-01-08 | £126,139 |
| 8 Llainwen Isaf, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2020-09-08 | £170,445 |
| 2 Llainwen Isaf, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-10-31 | £228,150 |
| 11 Llainwen Isaf, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-01-12 | £145,373 |
| 8 Llainwen Isaf, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2017-05-22 | £128,578 |
LL55 4LG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
LL55 4LG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 Dolbadarn Llanberis , LL55 4SH | - not rated | 455 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gwaun Gynfi Deiniolen , LL55 3LT | - not rated | 3,293 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymuned Penisarwaun Penisarwaen , Caernarfon LL55 3BW | - not rated | 4,452 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llanrug Caernarfon , LL55 4AL | - not rated | 5,386 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Waunfawr Waunfawr , Caernarfon LL55 4LJ | - not rated | 5,405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menter Fachwen | Caxton House, 52 Stryd Fawr | 318 yd | |
| Becws Melyn | 41B Stryd Fawr | 328 yd | |
| Rumdoodles | Dinorwig House, 34 Stryd Fawr | 329 yd | |
| Snowdon Honey Farm/Fferm Fel Y Wyddfa | Cadnant Stryd Fawr | 352 yd | |
| Idan House / Caffi Bach Ni | Idan House, 12 Stryd Fawr | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanberis & District Social Club | The Royal British Legion Stryd Y Farchnad | 375 yd | |
| The Heights | The Heights Hotel, 74 Stryd Fawr | 393 yd | |
| Gwynedd Bar Restaurant | Gwynedd Hotel & Restaurant Stryd Fawr | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanberis Tandoori | 57 Stryd Fawr | 324 yd | |
| Allports Ltd | Belmont House, 56 Stryd Fawr | 329 yd | |
| Panda Babo Bar | Y Garnedd, 3 Station Road | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | Castle Flats Stryd Fawr | 312 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 2.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.