Gwylan Uchaf is in Y Felinheli and in Gwynedd district. LL56 4YJ is located in the Bethel a'r Felinheli electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arfon. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gwylan Uchaf, Y Felinheli, LL56 4YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL56 4QP, LL56 4PZ, LL56 4YQ, LL56 4PJ, LL56 4HJ, LL56 4HQ, LL56 4PE, LL56 4HX, LL56 4JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL56 4YJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.5% | 50% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 39.8% | 38.7% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 41.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 57.5% | 54.8% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 30.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 14.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 4.9% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 55.4% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.6% | 98.1% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.9% | 93.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 93.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwylan Uchaf was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% higher than the Bethel a'r Felinheli average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gwylan Uchaf has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bethel a'r Felinheli and the 196th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Gwylan Uchaf, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-01-17 | £435,357 |
| 14 Gwylan Uchaf, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2018-02-23 | £528,513 |
| 15 Gwylan Uchaf, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2017-12-20 | £302,187 |
| 5 Gwylan Uchaf, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-09-04 | £486,327 |
| 4 Gwylan Uchaf, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2014-07-17 | £413,451 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Y Felinheli Felinheli , LL56 4TZ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Bethel Caernarfon , LL55 1AX | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Faenol Penrhosgarnedd , Bangor LL57 2NN | - not rated | 4,132 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Brynrefail Llanrug , Caernarfon LL55 4AD | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Brynsiencyn Brynsiencyn , LL61 6HZ | - not rated | 4,521 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafarn Y Fic | Tafarn Y Fic Stryd Bangor | 201 yd | |
| La Marina Y Felinheli | La Marina, Menai Marina Hen Gei Llechi | 484 yd | |
| Swellies | Swellies Porth Y Llechen | 546 yd | |
| WoodBarn - GreenWood Forest Park | Y Gelli Gyffwrdd | 770 yd | |
| Snowdon Snacks - GreenWood Forest Park | Y Gelli Gyffwrdd | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y Garddfon | Garddfon, 1 Glan Y Môr | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chans Takeaway | Cilfor, 78 Stryd Bangor | 202 yd | |
| Bechdan Bach | 22 Stryd Bangor | 297 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% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.