Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

LL38 2HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL38 2HJ.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL38 2HJ 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LL38 2HJ is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 22.3% year-on-year.

home £209,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL38 2HJ 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.

For families considering a move, LL38 2HJ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £209k, up 22.3% 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 2HJ are sourced from Output Area W00000428 (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 LL38 2HJ. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 209,000

2 sales · Mean £ 209,000

Terraced

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

LL38 2HJ has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Caffi Gorsaf y Friog (Rheilffordd y Friog)0.5 km
  • Fairbourne Mini Mart0.5 km
  • N Pocock Amusements1.0 km
  • Fairbourne Mini Mart0.5 km
  • Fairbourne Railway Station Cafe0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Caffi Harbour View0.5 km
  • Ess0.6 km
  • Penrhyn Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Storybook Cafe0.5 km
  • Ess0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

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 Mawddach1.3 km
  • Barmouth2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Terrace0.0 km
  • Railway Terrace0.0 km
  • Fairboune Turning0.4 km
  • Bwlchgwyn0.4 km
  • Fairbourne Turning0.4 km