Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

LL42 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

283

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LL42 1BQ — age 54, 90% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LL42 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Llanaber in Barmouth. Administratively it sits within Abermaw ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL42 1BQ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area W00000246 (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 1BQ. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

LL42 1BQ has low crime rates — 13 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 offences5
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Ty'R Graig Castle0.8 km
  • Ty'R Graig Castle0.8 km
  • Great Breaks Leisure Ltd0.2 km
  • Great Breaks Leisure Ltd0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Parc Gwyliau Hendre Coed Isaf 0.3 km
  • Promenade Cafe0.4 km
  • Hendre Coed Isaf0.3 km
  • Promenade Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanaber0.7 km
  • Barmouth1.8 km
  • Morfa Mawddach4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Mynydd ar Mor0.1 km
  • Mynydd ar Mor0.1 km
  • Hedrecoed Isaf Caravan Park0.4 km
  • Hendrecoed Isaf Caravan Park0.4 km
  • Rhes Fronheulog0.4 km