Lon Sarnau is in Bethesda, Bangor and in Gwynedd district. LL57 3NX is located in the Rachub electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arfon. This postcode has been in use since 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lon Sarnau, Bethesda, Bangor, LL57 3NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL57 3NE, LL57 3NA, LL57 3LY, LL57 3NB, LL57 3NR, LL57 3AA, LL57 3NP, LL57 3AB, LL57 3AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL57 3NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 33.3% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 5.2% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 48.5% | 46.6% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 34.7% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.3% | 22.4% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 13.8% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 17.2% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 27.6% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 92.7% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 96.5% | 91.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 91% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lon Sarnau was 98.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% higher than the Arllechwedd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lon Sarnau has the 7th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Arllechwedd and the 105th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lon Sarnau, Bangor, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-11-27 | £193,861 |
| 2 Lon Sarnau, Bangor, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,500 | 2015-05-08 | £190,030 |
| 1 Lon Sarnau, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2008-04-22 | £205,344 |
| 5 Lon Sarnau, Bangor, Gwynedd Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2008-03-13 | £201,238 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen Bethesda Ffordd Coetmor , Bethesda LL57 3NN | - not rated | 342 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen-y-bryn Bethesda , LL57 3BE | - not rated | 797 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Llanllechid Llanllechid , Bangor LL57 3EH | - not rated | 968 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Abercaseg Bethesda , Bangor LL57 3PL | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tregarth Tregarth , Bangor LL57 4PG | - not rated | 1,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Rygbi Bethesda Cyf | Clwb Rygbi Bethesda Ffordd Y Stesion | 62 yd | |
| Clwyd & Gwynedd Army Cadet Force | Drill Hall House Rhes Gordon | 127 yd | |
| Canolfan Cefnfaes | Canolfan Cefn Faes Rhes Mostyn | 195 yd | |
| Shirin`S | 9 Stryd Fawr | 224 yd | |
| Caffi Coed Y Brenin | Agoriad Trading Cyf, 2 Rhes Victoria | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafarn Tryfan Inn | Llangollen Vaults Hotel, 31 Stryd Fawr | 327 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | The Bull Inn, 69 Stryd Fawr | 423 yd | |
| Douglas Arms Hotel | Douglas Arms Hotel Stryd Fawr | 540 yd | |
| George Inn | The George Inn, 35 - 37 Ffordd Carneddi, Carneddi | 741 yd | |
| Clwb Criced a Bowlio Bethesda | Clwb Criced A Bowlio Bethesda Lôn Newydd | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitar Indian Takeaway | 5 - 7 Stryd Fawr | 189 yd | |
| Junction Chinese Takeaway | 11 Stryd Fawr | 224 yd | |
| The Best Kebab And Pizza House | 3 Rhes Victoria | 294 yd | |
| Bethesda Chippy | Shop, 54 Stryd Fawr | 362 yd | |
| Y Mabinogion | Y Mabinogion, 71 Stryd Fawr | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tai'r Eglwys | 679 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.