Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

LL39 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL39 1BQ.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LL39 1BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 70% 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 down 31.1% year-on-year.

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

LL39 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.5km from Arthog in Gwynedd. Administratively it sits within Arthog a Llangelynnin ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL39 1BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, down 31.1% 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 LL39 1BQ are sourced from Output Area W00000430 (shared with 33 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 LL39 1BQ. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 232,475

6 sales · Mean £ 210,991

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

Detached

£ 435,000

1 sales · Mean £ 435,000

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

LL39 1BQ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morfa Mawddach0.3 km
  • Fairbourne1.8 km
  • Barmouth2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Morfa Mawddach Rail Station0.3 km
  • Morfa Mawddach Rail Station0.3 km
  • Morfa Mawddach0.4 km
  • Morfa Mawddach0.4 km