Ffordd Gorad Bangor Uchaf, Gwynedd
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (LL57), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 46400361.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Gwynedd costs £2,469 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 95% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bangor (Gwynedd), about 930 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bodnant Surgery, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 223 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 2020 (1); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Gwynedd in 2026-27: Band D £2,469 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,920 | £2,194 | £2,469 | £3,017 | £3,566 | £4,115 | £4,938 | £5,760 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (33% of about 930 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bangor. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 40 address points in this street's postcodes, 2 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: 2 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 1 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| LL57 2BW | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 |
| LL57 2BH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 4 m and 45 m above sea level (27 m on average); the ground rises about 40 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LL57 2BH | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| LL57 2BW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bangor (Gwynedd) 720,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Llanfairpwll 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Llanfairfechan 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bangor Uchaf Upper Bangor | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bangor Bus Station Stand F | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Beach Road East Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 86.5 km (54 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bodnant Surgery | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elmhurst Dental Surgery | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Gwynedd | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | North Wales Police, Bangor | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,440 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,700 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,320 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bangor University Main Arts (formerly University College of North Wales main building), a listed building (Grade I), 450 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 144 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor University Main Arts (formerly University College of North Wales main building) | Listed building, Grade I | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Terraced Walls and Gated Entrance to the University College of North Wales Main Building | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Tanyrallt | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Pier Camp | Scheduled monument | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Cathedral church of St Deiniol | Listed building, Grade I | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Plas Rhianfa | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Cegin Viaduct (Penrhyn Railroad) | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Pen-y-Maen Standing Stone | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Penrhyn Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd - Beaumaris Castle | World Heritage Site | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coed Siliwen | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Ynys y Big | Island | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Garth Point | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Bryniau | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Cegin Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Cwm Cadnant | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gwynedd: see them on the Gwynedd page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Hirael Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Ein Harglwyddes Roman Catholic Welsh and English | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Tryfan Welsh medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Glancegin Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Cae Top Church in Wales Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Llandegfan Welsh medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Friars Welsh and English | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Menai Bar & Hotel LL57 2BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Patricks Bar LL57 2HE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Bazaar LL57 2HE | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Pizza House LL57 2HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Tafarn Y Glob Cyf LL57 2EY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Reubens LL57 2AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Jones' Pizza LL57 2EU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Ying Wah LL57 2EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Belle Vue Hotel LL57 2EU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Oriental Grocery Food Store LL57 2EU | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Bona Pizza LL57 2EU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Pizza Eclipse LL57 2EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Creperie Cafe LL57 2EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Jack's Burger LL57 2EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| The Late Stop LL57 2EG | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hwfa Road (14); On or near Evelyn Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | under 1% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 15% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 39% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 46% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 2% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Ffordd Gorad · Ffordd Hwfa · Cwrt Hwfa · Lon Efelyn · Ffordd Bwclae · Ffordd Craig y Don · Lon Temple · Ffordd y Tywysog · Buckley Road · Stryd Cae · Craig Y Don Road · Stryd Victoria
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.