LL22 7DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Dale, 0.7km from Abergele in Abergele. Administratively it sits within Gele and Llanddulas ward and the Clwyd West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 8.3% year-on-year. 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 7DS are sourced from Output Area W00000756 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DALE, LL22 7DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DALE, LL22 7DS.
197
61
£ 33,400 /yr
27%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 83% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, LL22 7DS is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL22 7DS. The average age is 61.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 184,300
7 sales · Mean £ 202,328
Semi-Detached
£ 177,500
10 sales · Mean £ 175,500
Terraced
£ 167,000
2 sales · Mean £ 167,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL22 7DS has low crime rates — 10 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- Iain Runcie Golf & Leisure Wear0.3 km
- Iain Runcie Golf & Leisure Wear0.3 km
- Abergele District Foodbank0.8 km
- Cumberland House Bakery0.7 km
- Herbs For Everyone0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Clwb Golff Abergele (Royal Catering)0.3 km
- Abergele Golf Club0.3 km
- Castle Hotel0.8 km
- Pen Y Bont Inn0.8 km
- The Bull Hotel0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- The Greedy Goat0.2 km
- The Greedy Goat0.2 km
- A J Kebab Fish & Chips / Johnny's Pizza Italian Style0.6 km
- Bwyty Orchard House0.7 km
- Farmhouse Cafe0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Nisa0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Abergele Kebab & Pizza0.6 km
- Great Wall0.7 km
- Red Chili0.8 km
- Sunshine House0.7 km
- The Butty Box0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abergele & Pensarn1.6 km
- Rhyl8.0 km
- Colwyn Bay9.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Dale0.1 km
- The Dale0.1 km
- Tan-y-Wylfa0.1 km
- Tan-y-Wylfa0.1 km
- Manorafon Farm0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LL227DS · Data under Open Government Licence