High Street is in Bangor and in Gwynedd district. LL57 1NS 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 High Street, Bangor, LL57 1NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL57 1NR, LL57 1LB, LL57 1EJ, LL57 1NT, LL57 1HY, LL57 1HR, LL57 1LD, LL57 1LG, LL57 1LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL57 1NS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 58.3% | 11.2% | 51.0% | 7.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 41.7% | -11.2% | 49.0% | -7.3% |
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 1NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 94.6% 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 | 68% | 94.6% | 26.6% | 37.9% | 56.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.2% | 1.8% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -42.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 2.3% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 0.8% | -8.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 47.1% | 47.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 40.8% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 9.5% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 LL57 1NS this area, 4.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 4.3% | -15.0% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 1.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 7.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 63.5% | 47.3% | 16.9% | 46.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 19.8% | -17.5% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.2% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% 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% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% |
| Chinese | 15.2% | 6.9% | -8.3% | 0.7% | 6.2% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 65.2% | 78.1% | 12.9% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 63.9% | 71% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 11.2% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.6% | 12% | -12.6% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 71% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 31.1% | 2.8% | -28.3% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 18.3% | 15.8% | 1.9% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 144.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.8% lower than the Canol Bangor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Canol Bangor and the 62nd highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-05-07 | £90,268 |
| 93 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2023-04-21 | £83,437 |
| Capel Pendref High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £152,516 | 2019-10-09 | £169,982 |
| 95 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2019-09-27 | £115,393 |
| 116 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2019-04-04 | £88,902 |
LL57 1NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LL57 1NS 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) | 531 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 150 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Full-Time Employee | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Garnedd Ffordd Penrhos , Bangor LL57 1LD | - not rated | 157 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bangor Independent School The Old Canonry , Ffordd Gwynedd LL57 1DT | - not rated | 467 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Ein Harglwyddes Caernarfon Road , Bangor LL57 2UT | - not rated | 542 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gerards School Trust Ffriddoedd Road , Bangor LL57 2EL | - not rated | 602 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bangor Centre for Developmental Disabilities University of Wales Bangor , Bangor LL57 2DG | - not rated | 616 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Tandoori | The Royal Tandoori Restaurant, 111 Stryd Fawr | 4 yd | |
| The Royal Tandoori | The Royal Tandoori Restaurant, 111 Stryd Fawr | 4 yd | |
| Kyffin | Oxford House, 129 Stryd Fawr | 120 yd | |
| Anka Turkish Cafe & Bistro | 49 Stryd Fawr | 159 yd | |
| Smashies | 49 Stryd Fawr | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harp Inn | Y Harp Inn Stryd Fawr | 2 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoon | The Black Bull Inn, 107 Stryd Fawr | 50 yd | |
| The Albion Hotel | Albion Hotel, 158 - 160 Stryd Fawr | 208 yd | |
| The Castle (Chik Box & K-Town Chicken) | The Castle, Pen Castell Glanrafon | 263 yd | |
| Academy Bar | Robinson Building, Prifysgol Cymru Bangor-safle Deiniol Ffordd Deiniol | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebaby House | 108 Stryd Fawr | 44 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | Hong Kong House Takeaway, 72 Stryd Fawr | 107 yd | |
| Domino'S Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Neuadd Wiliis 2 Stryd Fawr | 285 yd | |
| Bella House Takeaway | 8 Ffordd Caergybi | 496 yd | |
| Greggs | Game, 266 Stryd Fawr | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Ffordd Farrar | 226 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stryd Fawr | 285 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3 Iceland, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 415 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Ffordd Caergybi | 432 yd | |
| Sumang Oriental Store | Unit 12, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 487 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 | 36.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.