LL22 7DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marford Drive, 0.6km from Groeslwyd in Abergele. Administratively it sits within Gele and Llanddulas ward and the Clwyd West constituency.
For families considering a move, LL22 7DR represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LL22 7DR are sourced from Output Area W00000762 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARFORD DRIVE, LL22 7DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARFORD DRIVE, LL22 7DR.
217
55
£ 33,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LL22 7DR is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 80% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL22 7DR. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 290,000
7 sales · Mean £ 295,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL22 7DR has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Abergele District Foodbank0.8 km
- Cumberland House Bakery0.7 km
- Herbs For Everyone0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Post Office0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Castle Hotel0.7 km
- Pen Y Bont Inn0.8 km
- The Bull Hotel0.6 km
- The Hoptimist0.6 km
- Y Gwindy0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- A J Kebab Fish & Chips / Johnny's Pizza Italian Style0.6 km
- Bwyty Orchard House0.6 km
- Farmhouse Cafe0.6 km
- Jade Leaf Cafe0.6 km
- Raymonds Cafe0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Nisa0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Nisa0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Abergele Kebab & Pizza0.6 km
- Great Wall0.6 km
- Red Chili0.8 km
- Sunshine House0.7 km
- The Butty Box0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abergele & Pensarn1.4 km
- Rhyl7.9 km
- Colwyn Bay9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Eldon Drive0.1 km
- Manorafon Farm0.1 km
- Castle Gates0.2 km
- Manorafon Farm0.2 km
- The Dale0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL227DR · Data under Open Government Licence