LL23 7AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bro Eryl in Y Bala. Administratively it sits within Y Bala ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LL23 7AX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 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 7AX are sourced from Output Area W00000264 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL23 7AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL23 7AX.
259
50
£ 36,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL23 7AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LL23 7AX has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL23 7AX. The average age is 49.8. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL23 7AX has low crime rates — 30 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 Hefin0.4 km
- Park Stores0.5 km
- Capel Hefin0.4 km
- Gerrards Confectioners Ltd0.4 km
- Moduron Y Bala Ltd0.6 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala0.4 km
- Fron Derw Country House0.8 km
- Canolfan Gristnogol Bryn-y-Groes0.8 km
- Canolfan Plant ac Ieuenctid – Coleg y Bala0.4 km
- Gwesty Plas Coch0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bulls Head0.6 km
- Goat Hotel0.4 km
- Goat Hotel0.4 km
- Bulls Head0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Yr Hwb Ltd0.4 km
- Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro0.4 km
- Sospan Fach0.5 km
- Y Cwrt0.5 km
- Aykroyd & Son Ltd - Ffreutur y Staff1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Siop Spar (Tates Limited)0.4 km
- Spar (Tates Limited)0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New China0.5 km
- Star Kebab House0.4 km
- New China0.5 km
- Star Kebab House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Ysgol y Berwen0.3 km
- Y Badell Aur0.4 km
- Y Badell Aur0.4 km
- White Lion0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LL237AX · Data under Open Government Licence