Vron Square is in Bangor and in Gwynedd district. LL57 2AL 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 Vron Square, Bangor, LL57 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL57 2AH, LL57 2AE, LL57 2AF, LL57 2AD, LL57 2AN, LL57 2AY, LL57 2AB, LL57 2PU, LL57 2BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL57 2AL is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 44.8% | 46.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 55.2% | 53.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 2AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93% 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 | 91.6% | 93% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 55.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -38.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -8.7% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (89%) 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 | 57.7% | 51.7% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 37.3% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 2AL this area, 6% 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 3.6% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 61.2% | 64% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 47.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 21.1% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.8% | 86.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 78% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 78% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 78.2% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 10% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.9% | 37.2% | 25.7% |
| Christian | 22.2% | 46.2% | -24.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vron Square was 118.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Canol Bangor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vron Square has the 21st highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Canol Bangor and the 87th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Vron Square, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2022-06-13 | £116,434 |
| 19 Vron Square, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-04-06 | £145,890 |
| 3 Vron Square, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2022-01-07 | £86,394 |
| 9 Vron Square, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2020-12-14 | £74,540 |
| 6 Vron Square, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2020-09-09 | £102,267 |
LL57 2AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2AL 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) | 257 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 40 |
| Other | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 431 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gerards School Trust Ffriddoedd Road , Bangor LL57 2EL | - not rated | 548 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bangor Independent School The Old Canonry , Ffordd Gwynedd LL57 1DT | - not rated | 580 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Ein Harglwyddes Caernarfon Road , Bangor LL57 2UT | - not rated | 823 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Hirael Orme Road , Bangor LL57 1BA | - not rated | 946 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reubens | 4 Ffordd Y Coleg | 91 yd | |
| Jones’ Pizza | 42 Ffordd Caergybi | 104 yd | |
| Nine River Dragon Noodle Bar | 10 Ffordd Caergybi | 143 yd | |
| Mike'S Bites | Mike's Bites Cafe, 18 Ffordd Caergybi | 150 yd | |
| Pontio | Pontio Ffordd Deiniol | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Hotel | Belle Vue Hotel Ffordd Caergybi | 118 yd | |
| Rascals | Rascals Allt Glanrafon | 144 yd | |
| Patricks Bar | Patrick's Bar, 57 - 59 Ffordd Caergybi | 147 yd | |
| Tafarn Y Glob Cyf | The Globe Stryd Albert | 182 yd | |
| Academy Bar | Robinson Building, Prifysgol Cymru Bangor-safle Deiniol Ffordd Deiniol | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ying Wah | 39 Ffordd Caergybi | 120 yd | |
| Wrapalicious Ltd | 43 Ffordd Caergybi | 124 yd | |
| The University Plaice | 21 Ffordd Caergybi | 133 yd | |
| Creperie Cafe | 19 Ffordd Caergybi | 135 yd | |
| Mr Burger | Tai Sing Chinese Take Away, 17 Ffordd Caergybi | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Ffordd Caergybi | 375 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3 Iceland, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 485 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks & Spencer Ffordd Garth | 488 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Ffordd Farrar | 507 yd | |
| Sumang Oriental Store | Unit 12, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 529 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.