LL38 2DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penrhyn Drive South, 0.6km from Fairbourne in Fairbourne. Administratively it sits within Arthog a Llangelynnin ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, down 16.8% 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 LL38 2DZ are sourced from Output Area W00000427 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENRHYN DRIVE SOUTH, LL38 2DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRHYN DRIVE SOUTH, LL38 2DZ.
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57
£ 33,600 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL38 2DZ 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
LL38 2DZ is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 89% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 16.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL38 2DZ. The average age is 57.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Detached
£ 225,000
8 sales · Mean £ 220,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL38 2DZ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Caffi Gorsaf y Friog (Rheilffordd y Friog)0.4 km
- Fairbourne Mini Mart0.4 km
- N Pocock Amusements0.3 km
- Fairbourne Mini Mart0.4 km
- Fairbourne Railway Station Cafe0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Caffi Harbour View0.4 km
- Ess0.3 km
- Penrhyn Bar & Grill0.3 km
- Storybook Cafe0.4 km
- Ess0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fairbourne Chippy0.4 km
- Fairbourne Pizza, Kebab & Puds0.4 km
- Fairbourne Chippy0.4 km
- Fairbourne Pizza, Kebab & Puds0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairbourne0.4 km
- Morfa Mawddach2.1 km
- Barmouth3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Waverley Road0.3 km
- Stanley Road0.4 km
- Fairbourne Railway Station0.4 km
- Fairbourne (Fairbourne Railway)0.4 km
- Station House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LL382DZ · Data under Open Government Licence