Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

LL38 2SJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

219

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL38 2SJ 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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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LL38 2SJ is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 89% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £150k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

LL38 2SJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Friog in Fairbourne. Administratively it sits within Arthog a Llangelynnin ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL38 2SJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, 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 LL38 2SJ are sourced from Output Area W00000427 (shared with 22 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 2SJ. 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

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

LL38 2SJ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Caffi Gorsaf y Friog (Rheilffordd y Friog)0.8 km
  • Fairbourne Mini Mart0.8 km
  • N Pocock Amusements0.4 km
  • Fairbourne Mini Mart0.8 km
  • Fairbourne Railway Station Cafe0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Caffi Harbour View0.8 km
  • Ess0.9 km
  • Storybook Cafe0.8 km
  • Ess0.9 km
  • Harbour View Cafe (Fairbourne Railway Ltd)0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fairbourne Chippy0.8 km
  • Fairbourne Pizza, Kebab & Puds0.9 km
  • Fairbourne Chippy0.8 km
  • Fairbourne Pizza, Kebab & Puds0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fairbourne0.8 km
  • Morfa Mawddach2.5 km
  • Llwyngwril3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Friog Terrace0.1 km
  • Friog Terrace0.1 km
  • Godre Meurig0.4 km
  • Godre Meurig0.4 km