LL56 4JS is in Y Felinheli and Arfon district. LL56 4JS is located in the Bethel a'r Felinheli electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arfon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Y Felinheli, LL56 4JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL56 4JT, LL56 4JY, LL56 4JX, LL56 4JR, LL56 4JP, LL56 4JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL56 4JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 51% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 54.1% | 49% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 LL56 4JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 40.8% | 49.2% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 30.8% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.5% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.5% | 56.6% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 30.6% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 10% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around LL56 4JS this area, 7.8% 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 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.2% | 54.2% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 7% | 2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 77.9% | 89.5% | 11.6% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 13.9% | 0% | -13.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 78.2% | 87.2% | 9.0% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 3.7% | -12.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.5% | 87.2% | 10.7% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 13.3% | 4.6% | -8.7% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LL56 4JS was 131.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 158.6% higher than the Bethel a'r Felinheli average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
LL56 4JS has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bethel a'r Felinheli and the 77th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y Fron, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-07-27 | £406,369 |
| 2 Cae Glas, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-01-20 | £194,914 |
| 2 Cae Glas, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-06-24 | £229,606 |
| Nant Adda, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2013-05-17 | £450,000 |
| 3 Cae Glas, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2011-10-07 | £232,816 |
LL56 4JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Y Felinheli Felinheli , LL56 4TZ | - not rated | 121 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Faenol Penrhosgarnedd , Bangor LL57 2NN | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Bethel Caernarfon , LL55 1AX | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Llanfairpwll Llanfairpwll , LL61 5TX | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Parc y Bont Llanddaniel Fab , LL60 6ES | - not rated | 4,651 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swellies | Swellies Porth Y Llechen | 562 yd | |
| La Marina Y Felinheli | La Marina, Menai Marina Hen Gei Llechi | 617 yd | |
| WoodBarn - GreenWood Forest Park | Y Gelli Gyffwrdd | 1,000 yd | |
| Snowdon Snacks - GreenWood Forest Park | Y Gelli Gyffwrdd | 1,000 yd | |
| Solar & Forest Snacks - GreenWood Forest Park | Y Gelli Gyffwrdd | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bechdan Bach | 22 Stryd Bangor | 866 yd | |
| Chans Takeaway | Cilfor, 78 Stryd Bangor | 1,048 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.