Holyhead Road is in Bangor and in Gwynedd district. LL57 2EG 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 Holyhead Road, Bangor, LL57 2EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL57 2AA, LL57 2EQ, LL57 2EU, LL57 2ER, LL57 2AF, LL57 2RA, LL57 2AB, LL57 2EY, LL57 2EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL57 2EG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 46.5% | 48.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 2EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.8% 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 | 85.3% | 82.8% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 44.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8% | 10.3% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -33.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) 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 | 58.5% | 57.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 29% | 31.3% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 6.6% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 50.6% | 48.6% | -2.0% | 16.9% | 31.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 27.1% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.4% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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 | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 12.7% | 4.6% | -8.1% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 69.6% | 70.2% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 69.6% | 70.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20% | 12.9% | -7.1% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 70.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 14.7% | 7.6% | -7.1% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 5.9% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 11.2% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holyhead Road was 101.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.9% lower than the Canol Bangor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holyhead Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Canol Bangor and the 101st highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chapel Gym And Studio Rear Of 12-14 Holyhead Road, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-09-22 | £72,706 |
| 17 Holyhead Road, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2022-03-21 | £169,392 |
| 10 Holyhead Road, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-08-23 | £200,752 |
| Bryn Eglwys Holyhead Road, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2018-07-19 | £341,224 |
| 5 Holyhead Road, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-01-25 | £313,335 |
LL57 2EG 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 2EG 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) | 121 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gerards School Trust Ffriddoedd Road , Bangor LL57 2EL | - not rated | 409 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Garnedd Ffordd Penrhos , Bangor LL57 1LD | - not rated | 423 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bangor Independent School The Old Canonry , Ffordd Gwynedd LL57 1DT | - not rated | 691 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Ein Harglwyddes Caernarfon Road , Bangor LL57 2UT | - not rated | 721 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tryfan Lon Powys , Bangor LL57 2TU | - not rated | 1,030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike'S Bites | Mike's Bites Cafe, 18 Ffordd Caergybi | 2 yd | |
| Nine River Dragon Noodle Bar | 10 Ffordd Caergybi | 9 yd | |
| Jones’ Pizza | 42 Ffordd Caergybi | 111 yd | |
| Reubens | 4 Ffordd Y Coleg | 122 yd | |
| Pontio | Pontio Ffordd Deiniol | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rascals | Rascals Allt Glanrafon | 46 yd | |
| Belle Vue Hotel | Belle Vue Hotel Ffordd Caergybi | 86 yd | |
| Tafarn Y Glob Cyf | The Globe Stryd Albert | 122 yd | |
| Patricks Bar | Patrick's Bar, 57 - 59 Ffordd Caergybi | 154 yd | |
| Academy Bar | Robinson Building, Prifysgol Cymru Bangor-safle Deiniol Ffordd Deiniol | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella House Takeaway | 8 Ffordd Caergybi | 2 yd | |
| Mr Burger | Tai Sing Chinese Take Away, 17 Ffordd Caergybi | 38 yd | |
| Creperie Cafe | 19 Ffordd Caergybi | 45 yd | |
| The University Plaice | 21 Ffordd Caergybi | 48 yd | |
| Ying Wah | 39 Ffordd Caergybi | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Ffordd Caergybi | 241 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Ffordd Farrar | 432 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stryd Fawr | 528 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3 Iceland, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 589 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks & Spencer Ffordd Garth | 626 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.6 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 | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.