Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

MAES Y FRON, LL23 7BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES Y FRON, LL23 7BQ.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LL23 7BQ — age 46, 86% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £359k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL23 7BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Y Fron, 0.3km from Bro Eryl in Y Bala. Administratively it sits within Y Bala ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For serious buyers, LL23 7BQ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £359k. 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 7BQ are sourced from Output Area W00000262 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL23 7BQ. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 359,250

1 sales · Mean £ 359,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LL23 7BQ has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Public order2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Capel Hefin0.6 km
  • Park Stores0.4 km
  • Capel Hefin0.6 km
  • Gerrards Confectioners Ltd0.5 km
  • Moduron Y Bala Ltd0.3 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Fron Derw Country House0.4 km
  • Canolfan Gristnogol Bryn-y-Groes0.2 km
  • Gwesty Plas Coch0.5 km
  • Plas yn Dre0.6 km
  • Tŷ Gwledig Fron Derw0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bulls Head0.4 km
  • Clwb Golff y Bala0.7 km
  • Goat Hotel0.5 km
  • Goat Hotel0.5 km
  • Bulls Head0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Yr Hwb Ltd0.9 km
  • Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro0.5 km
  • Sospan Fach0.4 km
  • Y Cwrt0.5 km
  • Caffi Loch Cafe0.3 km
  • + 11 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Siop Spar (Tates Limited)0.5 km
  • Spar (Tates Limited)0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • New China0.5 km
  • Star Kebab House0.5 km
  • New China0.5 km
  • Star Kebab House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Olde Bull's Head0.4 km
  • White Lion0.4 km