Meirion Lane is in Bangor and in Gwynedd district. LL57 2BU 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 Meirion Lane, Bangor, LL57 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL57 2DA, LL57 2BY, LL57 2BS, LL57 2DB, LL57 2TE, LL57 2RT, LL57 2RS, LL57 2RL, LL57 2SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL57 2BU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.3% | 49.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 2BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 49.2% | 52.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 31.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 56.8% | 50.7% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 35.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2BU this area, 5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 5% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.3% | 27.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 52.6% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.6% | 89.6% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 87.8% | 82.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 8.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 82.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meirion Lane was 146.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Canol Bangor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meirion Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Canol Bangor and the 62nd 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 -15.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bro Gain Meirion Lane, Bangor, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £352,250 | 2023-02-02 | £345,372 |
| Wrth-Y-Coed Meirion Lane, Bangor, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-01-24 | £440,308 |
| Cyn Coed Meirion Lane, Bangor, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2013-11-08 | £527,971 |
| Cyn Coed Meirion Lane, Bangor, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2010-05-21 | £518,315 |
| Pen Tyle Meirion Lane, Bangor, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2004-06-21 | £423,373 |
The percentage of student residents living in LL57 2BU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 75 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Hirael Orme Road , Bangor LL57 1BA | - not rated | 556 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bangor Independent School The Old Canonry , Ffordd Gwynedd LL57 1DT | - not rated | 685 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Y Garnedd Ffordd Penrhos , Bangor LL57 1LD | - not rated | 942 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gerards School Trust Ffriddoedd Road , Bangor LL57 2EL | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Glancegin Maesgeirchen , Bangor LL57 1ST | - not rated | 1,197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teras | Gartherwen Ffordd Y Coleg | 205 yd | |
| The Management Centre | Ysgol Busnes Bangor Ffordd Y Coleg | 389 yd | |
| Voltaire | 25 Ffordd Garth | 485 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Caffe Nero, Canolfan Menai Ffordd Garth | 543 yd | |
| Yugen Coffee House | Unit 16, Canolfan Menai Ffordd Garth | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosville Social Club | Crosville Employees Social & Athletic Club Lôn Glandwr | 609 yd | |
| White Lion | White Lion Inn, 289 Stryd Fawr | 611 yd | |
| The Skerries | 374 Stryd Fawr | 664 yd | |
| Patricks Bar | Patrick's Bar, 57 - 59 Ffordd Caergybi | 664 yd | |
| Mostyn Arms | Mostyn Arms, 27 Stryd Ambrose | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pappi | 4 Stryd Y Deon | 593 yd | |
| Mr Yummy | 293 Stryd Fawr | 612 yd | |
| Happy House Takeaway | 362 Stryd Fawr | 643 yd | |
| Shahin Kebab House | 368 Stryd Fawr | 653 yd | |
| Greggs | Game, 266 Stryd Fawr | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks & Spencer Ffordd Garth | 476 yd | |
| Sumang Oriental Store | Unit 12, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 642 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3 Iceland, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 676 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Ffordd Caergybi | 1,006 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.