Glanrafon is in Bethesda, Bangor and in Gwynedd district. LL57 3TB is located in the Gerlan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arfon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glanrafon, Bethesda, Bangor, LL57 3TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL57 3TA, LL57 3SN, LL57 3SW, LL57 3SR, LL57 3SY, LL57 3RW, LL57 3ST, LL57 3PA, LL57 3SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL57 3TB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 49.8% | 52.4% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 32.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 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 | 60.1% | 55% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 28.3% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 20.2% | 16.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 11.4% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.1% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 38.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.9% | 99.2% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 97.4% | 98.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 98.3% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62% | 37.2% | 24.8% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glanrafon was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% lower than the Arllechwedd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glanrafon has the 14th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Arllechwedd and the 136th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Glanrafon, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2025-02-28 | £118,708 |
| 3 Glanrafon, Bangor, Gwynedd Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2025-01-24 | £48,031 |
| 3 Glanrafon, Bangor, Gwynedd Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2024-07-12 | £38,505 |
| 4 Glanrafon, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-12-13 | £81,997 |
| 6 Glanrafon, Bangor, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2011-02-04 | £134,741 |
LL57 3TB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3TB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Pen-y-bryn Bethesda , LL57 3BE | - not rated | 315 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Abercaseg Bethesda , Bangor LL57 3PL | - not rated | 404 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen Bethesda Ffordd Coetmor , Bethesda LL57 3NN | - not rated | 890 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Llanllechid Llanllechid , Bangor LL57 3EH | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tregarth Tregarth , Bangor LL57 4PG | - not rated | 2,691 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 | 706 yd | |
| Street Food | 72 Stryd Fawr | 725 yd | |
| Neuadd Ogwen | Neuadd Ogwen Stryd Fawr | 826 yd | |
| Caffi Coed Y Brenin | Agoriad Trading Cyf, 2 Rhes Victoria | 838 yd | |
| Shirin`S | 9 Stryd Fawr | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Inn | The George Inn, 35 - 37 Ffordd Carneddi, Carneddi | 538 yd | |
| Douglas Arms Hotel | Douglas Arms Hotel Stryd Fawr | 603 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | The Bull Inn, 69 Stryd Fawr | 706 yd | |
| Tafarn Tryfan Inn | Llangollen Vaults Hotel, 31 Stryd Fawr | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwr Y Mynydd | 7, Rhes Ogwen Stryd Fawr | 603 yd | |
| Y Mabinogion | Y Mabinogion, 71 Stryd Fawr | 706 yd | |
| Bethesda Chippy | Shop, 54 Stryd Fawr | 751 yd | |
| The Best Kebab And Pizza House | 3 Rhes Victoria | 819 yd | |
| Junction Chinese Takeaway | 11 Stryd Fawr | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tai'r Eglwys | 498 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.