Ffordd Gwyndy is in Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor and in Arfon district. LL57 2EX is located in the Y Faenol electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arfon. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ffordd Gwyndy, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, LL57 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL57 2HR, LL57 2LR, LL57 2LP, LL57 2LW, LL57 2DZ, LL57 2DX, LL57 2LS, LL57 2NB, LL57 2LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL57 2EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 54% | 49.5% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 46% | 50.5% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LL57 2EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.9% | 22.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 57.3% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 20.2% | 14.1% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 | 53.1% | 49.3% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 25.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 15.5% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 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.
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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 11.5% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 8.3% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 51.5% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.6% | 79.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 87.4% | 82% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 14.6% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 82% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 8.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.2% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ffordd Gwyndy was 24.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Canol Bangor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ffordd Gwyndy has the 7th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Canol Bangor and the 71st lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ffordd Gwyndy, Bangor, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-06-16 | £263,374 |
| 3 Ffordd Gwyndy, Bangor, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-12-17 | £333,361 |
| 17 Ffordd Gwyndy, Bangor, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2024-09-26 | £275,211 |
| 5 Ffordd Gwyndy, Bangor, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £295,175 | 2022-11-29 | £275,266 |
| Criafolen, 2 Ffordd Gwyndy, Bangor, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-03-18 | £409,275 |
LL57 2EX 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 retired residents living in LL57 2EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 153 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 51 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Faenol Penrhosgarnedd , Bangor LL57 2NN | - not rated | 720 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Friars Lon Y Bryn , Bangor LL57 2LN | - not rated | 972 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cae Top Ffordd Eithinog , LL57 2GZ | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tryfan Lon Powys , Bangor LL57 2TU | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd y Borth Porthaethwy , LL59 5HS | - not rated | 1,769 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treborth Garden Centre | Coedlys Ffordd Treborth | 550 yd | |
| Academy Healthcare | Cae Garnedd Ffordd Penrhos | 566 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Ffordd Caernarfon | 764 yd | |
| Dunelm Mill | Dunelm Mill Ffordd Caernarfon | 913 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | The Range Ffordd Caernarfon | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Inn | Antelope Inn Ffordd Caergybi | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China City | China City, Tan Y Coed Ffordd Penrhos | 125 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco Ffordd Caernarfon | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Ffordd Caernarfon | 913 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods, Canolfan Siopa Britannia Ffordd Caernarfon | 913 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.