LL55 4PY is in Llanrug, Caernarfon and Gwynedd district. LL55 4PY 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 Llanrug, Caernarfon, LL55 4PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL55 4PY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 49.3% | 47.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.5% | 36.4% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 48% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 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 | 61.9% | 50.5% | -11.4% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 21.1% | 33.8% | 12.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 11.6% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 17.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 44% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 98.4% | 96.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LL55 4PY was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% lower than the Bethel a'r Felinheli average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
LL55 4PY has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bethel a'r Felinheli and the 67th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plas Tirion, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2003-01-17 | £1,598,595 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Llanrug Caernarfon , LL55 4AL | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Brynrefail Llanrug , Caernarfon LL55 4AD | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Bethel Caernarfon , LL55 1AX | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Waunfawr Waunfawr , Caernarfon LL55 4LJ | - not rated | 3,539 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymuned Penisarwaun Penisarwaen , Caernarfon LL55 3BW | - not rated | 3,598 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 37.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.