LL23 7BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maesygerddi, 0.3km from Y Bala in Y Bala. Administratively it sits within Y Bala ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £83k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 7BL are sourced from Output Area W00000260 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAESYGERDDI, LL23 7BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAESYGERDDI, LL23 7BL.
288
41
£ 36,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL23 7BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LL23 7BL is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL23 7BL. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 83,000
1 sales · Mean £ 83,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL23 7BL has low crime rates — 40 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
20 nearby- Capel Hefin0.2 km
- Park Stores0.3 km
- Capel Hefin0.2 km
- Gerrards Confectioners Ltd0.3 km
- Moduron Y Bala Ltd0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bulls Head0.3 km
- Goat Hotel0.3 km
- Goat Hotel0.3 km
- Bulls Head0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Yr Hwb Ltd0.5 km
- Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro0.2 km
- Sospan Fach0.3 km
- Y Cwrt0.2 km
- Aykroyd & Son Ltd - Ffreutur y Staff0.4 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Canolfan Gristnogol Bryn-y-Groes0.6 km
- Gwesty Plas Coch0.2 km
- Plas yn Dre0.3 km
- White Lion Royal Hotel0.3 km
- Plas Coch Cyf0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Siop Spar (Tates Limited)0.3 km
- Spar (Tates Limited)0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New China0.2 km
- Star Kebab House0.3 km
- New China0.2 km
- Star Kebab House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- White Lion0.3 km
- Y Badell Aur0.3 km
- Olde Bull's Head0.3 km
- Y Badell Aur0.3 km
- Ysgol y Berwen0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LL237BL · Data under Open Government Licence