Penybryn Road is in Bethesda, Bangor and in Gwynedd district. LL57 3BD is located in the Canol Bethesda electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arfon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penybryn Road, Bethesda, Bangor, LL57 3BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL57 3BE, LL57 3BG, LL57 3BW, LL57 3BN, LL57 3DD, LL57 3BB, LL57 3BT, LL57 3AY, LL57 3BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL57 3BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.7% | 41.6% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 38.5% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 48.2% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 34.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 17% | 15.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 17.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 17.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 36.7% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 0.4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.9% | 96.8% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 95.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penybryn Road was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Arllechwedd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penybryn Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Arllechwedd and the 70th lowest crime rate of 395 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Penybryn Road, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-05-23 | £140,417 |
| 7 Penybryn Road, Bangor, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-12-12 | £169,898 |
| 1 Penybryn Road, Bangor, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2024-09-06 | £255,814 |
| 30 Penybryn Road, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-09-30 | £180,536 |
| 25 Penybryn Road, Bangor, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-06-08 | £168,347 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Pen-y-bryn Bethesda , LL57 3BE | - not rated | 131 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen Bethesda Ffordd Coetmor , Bethesda LL57 3NN | - not rated | 469 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Abercaseg Bethesda , Bangor LL57 3PL | - not rated | 631 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Llanllechid Llanllechid , Bangor LL57 3EH | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tregarth Tregarth , Bangor LL57 4PG | - not rated | 2,282 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Seren | Caffi Seren Stryd Fawr | 212 yd | |
| Street Food | 72 Stryd Fawr | 221 yd | |
| Neuadd Ogwen | Neuadd Ogwen Stryd Fawr | 297 yd | |
| Caffi Coed Y Brenin | Agoriad Trading Cyf, 2 Rhes Victoria | 303 yd | |
| Shirin`S | 9 Stryd Fawr | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Arms Hotel | Douglas Arms Hotel Stryd Fawr | 180 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | The Bull Inn, 69 Stryd Fawr | 212 yd | |
| Tafarn Tryfan Inn | Llangollen Vaults Hotel, 31 Stryd Fawr | 258 yd | |
| George Inn | The George Inn, 35 - 37 Ffordd Carneddi, Carneddi | 292 yd | |
| Clwb Criced a Bowlio Bethesda | Clwb Criced A Bowlio Bethesda Lôn Newydd | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwr Y Mynydd | 7, Rhes Ogwen Stryd Fawr | 180 yd | |
| Y Mabinogion | Y Mabinogion, 71 Stryd Fawr | 212 yd | |
| Bethesda Chippy | Shop, 54 Stryd Fawr | 226 yd | |
| The Best Kebab And Pizza House | 3 Rhes Victoria | 284 yd | |
| Junction Chinese Takeaway | 11 Stryd Fawr | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tai'r Eglwys | 239 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 | 63.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.5% |
| 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.