High Street is in Bangor and in Gwynedd district. LL57 1PB is located in the Dwyrain 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 1PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL57 1PD, LL57 1HL, LL57 1PA, LL57 1HE, LL57 1HF, LL57 1DT, LL57 1HN, LL57 1UL, LL57 1HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL57 1PB 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 1PB, 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 1PB 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 High Street was 1069.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 577.3% higher than the Canol Bangor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Canol Bangor and the 2nd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 441.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-01-31 | £192,124 |
| 255 - 257 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-11-09 | £252,000 |
| 262 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-09-05 | £157,777 |
| 255 - 257 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2021-11-10 | £196,516 |
| 255 - 257 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-07-01 | £100,108 |
The percentage of student residents living in LL57 1PB 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Independent School The Old Canonry , Ffordd Gwynedd LL57 1DT | - not rated | 31 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Y Garnedd Ffordd Penrhos , Bangor LL57 1LD | - not rated | 462 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Hirael Orme Road , Bangor LL57 1BA | - not rated | 587 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Glancegin Maesgeirchen , Bangor LL57 1ST | - not rated | 677 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gerards School Trust Ffriddoedd Road , Bangor LL57 2EL | - not rated | 910 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antoniazzi'S Penguin Cafe | The Penguin Cafe, 260 Stryd Fawr | 30 yd | |
| K Class Foods T/A Subway Bangor | Unit 25, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 57 yd | |
| Hot Meals Project | Llys Gwynedd Tan Y Fynwent | 67 yd | |
| Blue Sky Cafe & Taproom | Blue Sky Cafe, Tu Ôl I 236 Stryd Fawr | 75 yd | |
| Bwyd Da Bangor | 275 Stryd Fawr | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion | White Lion Inn, 289 Stryd Fawr | 149 yd | |
| The Castle (Chik Box & K-Town Chicken) | The Castle, Pen Castell Glanrafon | 240 yd | |
| The Albion Hotel | Albion Hotel, 158 - 160 Stryd Fawr | 267 yd | |
| The Skerries | 374 Stryd Fawr | 409 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoon | The Black Bull Inn, 107 Stryd Fawr | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Game, 266 Stryd Fawr | 28 yd | |
| Mr Yummy | 293 Stryd Fawr | 146 yd | |
| Pappi | 4 Stryd Y Deon | 237 yd | |
| Happy House Takeaway | 362 Stryd Fawr | 375 yd | |
| Shahin Kebab House | 368 Stryd Fawr | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumang Oriental Store | Unit 12, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 35 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3 Iceland, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 74 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks & Spencer Ffordd Garth | 200 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Ffordd Farrar | 675 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stryd Fawr | 755 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 | 4.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.8% |
| 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 | 95.2% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.