Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

LL42 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL42 1AJ.

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Population

159

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LL42 1AJ is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £360k reflects the demand.

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

LL42 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Llanaber in Gwynedd. Administratively it sits within Abermaw ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LL42, LL42 1AJ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k. 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 LL42 1AJ are sourced from Output Area W00000248 (shared with 16 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 LL42 1AJ. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 477,500

10 sales · Mean £ 563,500

Terraced

£ 146,250

4 sales · Mean £ 145,625

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

LL42 1AJ has low crime rates — 2 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Great Breaks Leisure Ltd0.6 km
  • Great Breaks Leisure Ltd0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Parc Gwyliau Hendre Coed Isaf 0.0 km
  • Promenade Cafe0.8 km
  • Hendre Coed Isaf0.0 km
  • Promenade Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanaber0.5 km
  • Barmouth2.1 km
  • Talybont4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hedrecoed Isaf Caravan Park0.1 km
  • Hendrecoed Isaf Caravan Park0.1 km
  • Mynydd ar Mor0.3 km
  • Mynydd ar Mor0.4 km
  • Llanaber Rail Station0.4 km