Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

LL42 1AU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

248

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL42 1AU 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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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LL42 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, LL42 1AU offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 LL42 1AU are sourced from Output Area W00000244 (shared with 29 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 1AU. The average age is 42.8. 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 Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

Crime around LL42 1AU is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft7
Public order5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Knickerbockers0.4 km
  • Weigh Out0.3 km
  • Knickerbockers Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
  • Weigh Out0.3 km
  • Fferyllydd Rowlands0.1 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

28 nearby
  • Aber House0.2 km
  • Lawrenny Lodge0.7 km
  • The Tilman0.3 km
  • Aber House0.2 km
  • Lawrenny Lodge0.7 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Barmouth Hotel0.3 km
  • Clwb Hwylio Meirionnydd0.4 km
  • The Last Inn0.4 km
  • Barmouth Hotel0.3 km
  • Meirioneth Yacht Club0.4 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Bistro Bermo0.3 km
  • Bwyty Bwyd Môr Inglenook 0.3 km
  • Bwyty'r Lobster Pond0.4 km
  • Davy Jones' Locker0.4 km
  • Foxglove0.3 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Browns0.3 km
  • Siop 'Sgod a 'Sglod The Harbour0.3 km
  • Browns0.3 km
  • The Harbour Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Barmouth Kebab House0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
  • Spar Stores0.1 km
  • Co-Operative Pioneer0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barmouth0.2 km
  • Morfa Mawddach2.3 km
  • Llanaber2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Jubilee Road0.2 km
  • Barmouth Rail Station0.2 km
  • Barmouth Rail Station0.2 km
  • Barmouth Railway Station0.2 km