LL38 2EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Fairbourne in Fairbourne. Administratively it sits within Arthog a Llangelynnin ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 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 LL38 2EJ are sourced from Output Area W00000429 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL38 2EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL38 2EJ.
224
56
£ 33,600 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL38 2EJ 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 2EJ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 80% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL38 2EJ. The average age is 55.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL38 2EJ has low crime rates — 19 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)0.3 km
- Fairbourne Mini Mart0.3 km
- N Pocock Amusements0.5 km
- Fairbourne Mini Mart0.3 km
- Fairbourne Railway Station Cafe0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Caffi Harbour View0.3 km
- Ess0.1 km
- Penrhyn Bar & Grill0.2 km
- Storybook Cafe0.3 km
- Ess0.1 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fairbourne Chippy0.3 km
- Fairbourne Pizza, Kebab & Puds0.4 km
- Fairbourne Chippy0.3 km
- Fairbourne Pizza, Kebab & Puds0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairbourne0.4 km
- Morfa Mawddach1.9 km
- Barmouth2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Waverley Road0.1 km
- Stanley Road0.3 km
- Station House0.3 km
- Fairbourne Railway Station0.3 km
- Fairbourne (Fairbourne Railway)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LL382EJ · Data under Open Government Licence