High Street is in Bangor and in Gwynedd district. LL57 1UL 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 1UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL57 1HB, LL57 1PD, LL57 1HD, LL57 1BF, LL57 1YA, LL57 1UR, LL57 1AG, LL57 1PB, LL57 2RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL57 1UL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 44.5% | 49.3% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 55.5% | 50.7% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 1UL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.4% 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 | 71% | 79.4% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 41.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 13.2% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -31.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (86%) 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 | 58% | 51.1% | -6.9% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 30% | 34.9% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 10.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.7% | 33.5% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 16.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 36.2% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 12.6% | 3.9% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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 | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 9.9% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 68.6% | 67.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 13.8% | 2.5% | -11.3% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 69.3% | 62.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 16.3% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 62.4% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 14.5% | 5% | -9.5% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 2.5% | -7.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 12.1% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 18.1% | 14.6% | 1.9% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.4% | 0.3% | 7.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 353.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.9% higher than the Canol Bangor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Canol Bangor and the 11th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 216.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 302 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2024-08-01 | £89,807 |
| 311 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-07-17 | £91,449 |
| 305 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-05-01 | £74,678 |
| 299 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-11-10 | £189,000 |
| 295 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2023-11-01 | £51,300 |
The percentage of student residents living in LL57 1UL 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) | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 130 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Gynradd Hirael Orme Road , Bangor LL57 1BA | - not rated | 439 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Garnedd Ffordd Penrhos , Bangor LL57 1LD | - not rated | 608 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Glancegin Maesgeirchen , Bangor LL57 1ST | - not rated | 631 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gerards School Trust Ffriddoedd Road , Bangor LL57 2EL | - not rated | 1,045 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 284 Stryd Fawr | 29 yd | |
| Miracle Cafe | 307 - 309 Stryd Fawr | 49 yd | |
| Bwyd Da Bangor | 275 Stryd Fawr | 79 yd | |
| Zizza Pizza | 319 Stryd Fawr | 93 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Caffe Nero, Canolfan Menai Ffordd Garth | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion | White Lion Inn, 289 Stryd Fawr | 0 yd | |
| The Skerries | 374 Stryd Fawr | 266 yd | |
| The Castle (Chik Box & K-Town Chicken) | The Castle, Pen Castell Glanrafon | 382 yd | |
| The Albion Hotel | Albion Hotel, 158 - 160 Stryd Fawr | 416 yd | |
| Mostyn Arms | Mostyn Arms, 27 Stryd Ambrose | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Yummy | 293 Stryd Fawr | 3 yd | |
| Pappi | 4 Stryd Y Deon | 88 yd | |
| Greggs | Game, 266 Stryd Fawr | 128 yd | |
| Happy House Takeaway | 362 Stryd Fawr | 230 yd | |
| Shahin Kebab House | 368 Stryd Fawr | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumang Oriental Store | Unit 12, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 140 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks & Spencer Ffordd Garth | 174 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3 Iceland, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 213 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Ffordd Farrar | 821 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Ffordd Caergybi | 893 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.3% |
| 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 | 4.3% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.