Glanrafon is in Bangor and in Arfon district. LL57 1LH is located in the Canol Bangor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arfon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glanrafon, Bangor, LL57 1LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL57 1LE, LL57 1LG, LL57 1NX, LL57 1LA, LL57 1LD, LL57 1NU, LL57 1NY, LL57 1LB, LL57 2PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL57 1LH is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population 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 | 50.8% | 45.1% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 54.9% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 LL57 1LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.2% 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 | 67.5% | 80.2% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 42.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 10.3% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -33.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35.6% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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 LL57 1LH this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 9.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 9.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.2% | 34.2% | -7.0% | 16.9% | 17.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 36.2% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 8.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 87.4% | 71% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Arab | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 70.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 70.9% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 18.8% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 71.1% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 14.4% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.6% | 37.2% | 19.4% |
| Christian | 20.1% | 46.2% | -26.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glanrafon was 1220.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 653.7% higher than the Canol Bangor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glanrafon has the highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Canol Bangor and the highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 460.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Glanrafon, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-12-02 | £69,656 |
| 39 Glanrafon, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2020-01-03 | £119,793 |
| Arfon Physiotherapy, 42 Glanrafon, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £92,350 | 2017-12-08 | £108,431 |
| 39 Glanrafon, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2016-12-06 | £157,005 |
| 43 Glanrafon, Bangor, Gwynedd Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2011-06-17 | £126,372 |
The percentage of student residents living in LL57 1LH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 141 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Garnedd Ffordd Penrhos , Bangor LL57 1LD | - not rated | 230 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bangor Independent School The Old Canonry , Ffordd Gwynedd LL57 1DT | - not rated | 275 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Bangor Centre for Developmental Disabilities University of Wales Bangor , Bangor LL57 2DG | - not rated | 339 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerards School Trust Ffriddoedd Road , Bangor LL57 2EL | - not rated | 663 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hillgrove School Ffriddoedd Road , Bangor LL57 2TW | - not rated | 717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Hot Chilli | Y Deondy Glanrafon | 2 yd | |
| Pontio | Pontio Ffordd Deiniol | 143 yd | |
| Olympios | 147 - 149 Stryd Fawr | 165 yd | |
| GRK Spot | 147 - 149 Stryd Fawr | 165 yd | |
| Jasmine | 162 Stryd Fawr | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle (Chik Box & K-Town Chicken) | The Castle, Pen Castell Glanrafon | 104 yd | |
| The Albion Hotel | Albion Hotel, 158 - 160 Stryd Fawr | 171 yd | |
| Academy Bar | Robinson Building, Prifysgol Cymru Bangor-safle Deiniol Ffordd Deiniol | 173 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoon | The Black Bull Inn, 107 Stryd Fawr | 238 yd | |
| The Harp Inn | Y Harp Inn Stryd Fawr | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebaby House | 108 Stryd Fawr | 267 yd | |
| Greggs | Game, 266 Stryd Fawr | 346 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | Hong Kong House Takeaway, 72 Stryd Fawr | 355 yd | |
| Bella House Takeaway | 8 Ffordd Caergybi | 361 yd | |
| Creperie Cafe | 19 Ffordd Caergybi | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3 Iceland, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 245 yd | |
| Sumang Oriental Store | Unit 12, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 311 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks & Spencer Ffordd Garth | 363 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Ffordd Farrar | 404 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Ffordd Caergybi | 448 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| 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 | 5.6% |
| Median download speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.