St James Drive is in Bangor and in Gwynedd district. LL57 2ED 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 St James Drive, Bangor, LL57 2ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL57 2EE, LL57 2EA, LL57 2EB, LL57 2DU, LL57 2UP, LL57 2EH, LL57 2HW, LL57 2RA, LL57 2EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL57 2ED is primarily male, with 54.8% 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 | 46.4% | 45.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 53.6% | 54.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 2ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71% 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 | 75.1% | 71% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 33.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.9% | 15.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -28.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 58.5% | 47.9% | -10.6% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 35.6% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 13.9% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 40.7% | 38% | -2.7% | 16.9% | 21.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 28% | -2.9% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.4% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 7.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 74.3% | 78.9% | 4.6% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 72.8% | 76.2% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.1% | 12.8% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 76.8% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 16% | 7.3% | -8.7% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 1.6% | -4.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 10.2% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Drive was 304.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.1% higher than the Canol Bangor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Canol Bangor and the 16th highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afalon St James Drive, Bangor, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-28 | £310,130 |
| 6 St James Drive, Bangor, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,400 | 2017-10-06 | £144,069 |
| Afalon St James Drive, Bangor, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2015-08-14 | £72,418 |
| 7 St James Drive, Bangor, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2013-07-05 | £241,901 |
| 4 St James Drive, Bangor, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2013-02-21 | £255,042 |
LL57 2ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2ED 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) | 149 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Garnedd Ffordd Penrhos , Bangor LL57 1LD | - not rated | 215 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gerards School Trust Ffriddoedd Road , Bangor LL57 2EL | - not rated | 302 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hillgrove School Ffriddoedd Road , Bangor LL57 2TW | - not rated | 356 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Ein Harglwyddes Caernarfon Road , Bangor LL57 2UT | - not rated | 497 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bangor Centre for Developmental Disabilities University of Wales Bangor , Bangor LL57 2DG | - not rated | 569 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike'S Bites | Mike's Bites Cafe, 18 Ffordd Caergybi | 204 yd | |
| Nine River Dragon Noodle Bar | 10 Ffordd Caergybi | 211 yd | |
| Westend Academy | Gweithdy Ffordd Farrar | 241 yd | |
| The Traxx Hotel | Traxx Hotel Ffordd Yr Orsaf | 281 yd | |
| Anka Turkish Cafe & Bistro | 49 Stryd Fawr | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rascals | Rascals Allt Glanrafon | 178 yd | |
| Academy Bar | Robinson Building, Prifysgol Cymru Bangor-safle Deiniol Ffordd Deiniol | 194 yd | |
| Belle Vue Hotel | Belle Vue Hotel Ffordd Caergybi | 288 yd | |
| Tafarn Y Glob Cyf | The Globe Stryd Albert | 315 yd | |
| Patricks Bar | Patrick's Bar, 57 - 59 Ffordd Caergybi | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella House Takeaway | 8 Ffordd Caergybi | 204 yd | |
| Mr Burger | Tai Sing Chinese Take Away, 17 Ffordd Caergybi | 239 yd | |
| Creperie Cafe | 19 Ffordd Caergybi | 247 yd | |
| The University Plaice | 21 Ffordd Caergybi | 250 yd | |
| Ying Wah | 39 Ffordd Caergybi | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Ffordd Caergybi | 85 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Ffordd Farrar | 241 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stryd Fawr | 329 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3 Iceland, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 606 yd | |
| Sumang Oriental Store | Unit 12, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 673 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.