Menai Avenue is in Bangor and in Gwynedd district. LL57 2HH 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 Menai Avenue, Bangor, LL57 2HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL57 2EN, LL57 2EW, LL57 2HA, LL57 2HB, LL57 2EP, LL57 2ER, LL57 2BE, LL57 2EH, LL57 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL57 2HH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 53.7% | 47.5% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 52.5% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 2HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 51.8% | 54.9% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 35.3% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 2.9% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (94.2%) 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 | 54.5% | 59.8% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
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 2HH this area, 7.8% 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 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.8% | 7.8% | 6.0% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 4.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.5% | 32% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 50.5% | -6.6% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 90.3% | 94.3% | 4.0% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 85.8% | 87.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 87.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Menai Avenue was 149.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% lower than the Canol Bangor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Menai Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Canol Bangor and the 61st highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Cynfal Menai Avenue, Bangor, Gwynedd Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-10-01 | £173,503 |
| Llys Menai Menai Avenue, Bangor, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2020-11-26 | £567,306 |
| Catholic Chaplaincy Pendyffryn, 1 Menai Avenue, Bangor, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-09-11 | £405,985 |
| Woodside Menai Avenue, Bangor, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-09-23 | £117,190 |
| Flat 2 Cynfal Menai Avenue, Bangor, Gwynedd Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-05-06 | £152,467 |
LL57 2HH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LL57 2HH 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 2HH 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 | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 461 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Garnedd Ffordd Penrhos , Bangor LL57 1LD | - not rated | 754 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Ein Harglwyddes Caernarfon Road , Bangor LL57 2UT | - not rated | 852 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tryfan Lon Powys , Bangor LL57 2TU | - not rated | 853 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bangor Independent School The Old Canonry , Ffordd Gwynedd LL57 1DT | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Catering Services | Bar Uno Ffordd Ffriddoedd | 151 yd | |
| Canolfan Brailsford Cafe | Canolfan Brailsford Rhodfa Menai | 349 yd | |
| Mike'S Bites | Mike's Bites Cafe, 18 Ffordd Caergybi | 372 yd | |
| Nine River Dragon Noodle Bar | 10 Ffordd Caergybi | 374 yd | |
| Jones’ Pizza | 42 Ffordd Caergybi | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafarn Y Glob Cyf | The Globe Stryd Albert | 313 yd | |
| Patricks Bar | Patrick's Bar, 57 - 59 Ffordd Caergybi | 370 yd | |
| Belle Vue Hotel | Belle Vue Hotel Ffordd Caergybi | 372 yd | |
| Rascals | Rascals Allt Glanrafon | 414 yd | |
| Academy Bar | Robinson Building, Prifysgol Cymru Bangor-safle Deiniol Ffordd Deiniol | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza House | 53 Ffordd Caergybi | 354 yd | |
| Mr Burger | Tai Sing Chinese Take Away, 17 Ffordd Caergybi | 358 yd | |
| Creperie Cafe | 19 Ffordd Caergybi | 362 yd | |
| The University Plaice | 21 Ffordd Caergybi | 363 yd | |
| Wrapalicious Ltd | 43 Ffordd Caergybi | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Ffordd Caergybi | 407 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Ffordd Farrar | 674 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stryd Fawr | 736 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3 Iceland, Canolfan Deiniol Stryd Fawr | 961 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks & Spencer Ffordd Garth | 978 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 38.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.