LL23 7AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arenig Terrace, 0.1km from Y Bala in Y Bala. Administratively it sits within Y Bala ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 LL23 7AW are sourced from Output Area W00000261 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARENIG TERRACE, LL23 7AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARENIG TERRACE, LL23 7AW.
273
38
£ 36,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL23 7AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LL23 7AW — age 38, 47% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL23 7AW. The average age is 37.9. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL23 7AW has low crime rates — 39 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
18 nearby- Capel Hefin0.2 km
- Park Stores0.0 km
- Capel Hefin0.2 km
- Gerrards Confectioners Ltd0.1 km
- Moduron Y Bala Ltd0.1 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala0.9 km
- Fron Derw Country House0.7 km
- Canolfan Gristnogol Bryn-y-Groes0.4 km
- Canolfan Plant ac Ieuenctid – Coleg y Bala0.9 km
- Gwesty Plas Coch0.1 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bulls Head0.1 km
- Goat Hotel0.1 km
- Goat Hotel0.1 km
- Bulls Head0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Yr Hwb Ltd0.6 km
- Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro0.2 km
- Sospan Fach0.0 km
- Y Cwrt0.1 km
- Aykroyd & Son Ltd - Ffreutur y Staff0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Siop Spar (Tates Limited)0.1 km
- Spar (Tates Limited)0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New China0.1 km
- Star Kebab House0.1 km
- New China0.1 km
- Star Kebab House0.1 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- White Lion0.0 km
- Olde Bull's Head0.0 km
- Y Badell Aur0.2 km
- Y Badell Aur0.3 km
- Ysgol y Berwen0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL237AW · Data under Open Government Licence