Overview for Y Bryn, CAERNARFON, LL55 2UN

Introduction

Caernarfon is a royal town, community and port in Gwynedd, Wales. It has a population of 9,852 (with Caeathro). It lies along the A487 road, on the eastern shore of the Menai Strait, opposite the island of Anglesey. The city of Bangor is 8.6 miles (13.8 km) to the north-east, while Snowdonia (Eryri) fringes Caernarfon to the east and south-east.

Abundant natural resources in and around the Menai Strait enabled human habitation in prehistoric Britain. The Ordovices, a Celtic tribe, lived in the region during the period known as Roman Britain. The Roman fort Segontium was established around AD 80 to subjugate the Ordovices during the Roman conquest of Britain. The Romans occupied the region until the end of Roman rule in Britain in 382, after which Caernarfon became part of the Kingdom of Gwynedd. In the late 11th century, William the Conqueror ordered the construction of a motte-and-bailey castle at Caernarfon as part of the Norman invasion of Wales. He was unsuccessful, and Wales remained independent until around 1283.

In the 13th century, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, ruler of Gwynedd, refused to pay homage to Edward I of England, prompting the English conquest of Gwynedd. This was followed by the construction of Caernarfon Castle, one of the largest and most imposing fortifications built by the English in Wales. In 1284, the English-style county of Caernarfonshire was established by the Statute of Rhuddlan; the same year, Caernarfon was made a borough, a county and market town, and the seat of English government in north Wales.

The ascent of the House of Tudor to the throne of England eased hostilities with the English and resulted in Caernarfon Castle falling into a state of disrepair. The town has flourished, leading to its status as a major tourist centre and seat of Gwynedd Council, with a thriving harbour and marina. Caernarfon has expanded beyond its medieval walls and experienced heavy suburbanisation. The community of Caernarfon's population includes the highest percentage of Welsh-speaking citizens anywhere in Wales. The status of Royal Borough was granted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1963 and amended to Royal Town in 1974. The castle and town walls are part of a World Heritage Site described as the Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd.

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Summary for Y Bryn, CAERNARFON, LL55 2UN

Welsh Region
This postcode is in the parish of
Bontnewydd
in
Y Bontnewydd
within
Gwynedd
Rural/Urban
Village   ?

Roadworks near LL55 2UN

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Road Safety near LL55 2UN

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Arfon parliamentary constituency.

Arfon is a constituency in Wales. The seat has been held by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Y Bryn, LL55 2UN

20 Y BRYN, LL55 2UN
3 Jul 2023
£215,000
32 Y BRYN, LL55 2UN
2 Dec 2022
£299,950
2 Y BRYN, LL55 2UN
8 Oct 2021
£237,500
3 Y BRYN, LL55 2UN
13 Sep 2019
£178,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Coordinates for LL55 2UN

Latitude
53.115481
Longitude
-4.266116

Residents at LL55 2UN

Households
41
Male
39
Female
44
People per Household
2.02

Sunrise and Sunset at LL55 2UN

Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
18:48

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

LL55 2UN is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear15.42%
Cloudy68.51%
Rain11.10%
Windy4.60%
Other0.37%

Population

Gwynedd
123,000

Deprivation Index

73.0 Wales
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at LL55 2UN

Active
2
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for LL55 2UN

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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