LL42 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Henblas And Y Nyth, 0.4km from Abermaw in Barmouth. Administratively it sits within Abermaw ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.0% 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 LL42 1DB are sourced from Output Area W00000245 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENBLAS AND Y NYTH, LL42 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENBLAS AND Y NYTH, LL42 1DB.
183
51
£ 33,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL42 1DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 51, LL42 1DB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £106k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL42 1DB. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 94,360
5 sales · Mean £ 110,472
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL42 1DB has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Knickerbockers0.1 km
- Weigh Out0.1 km
- Knickerbockers Ice Cream Parlour0.1 km
- Weigh Out0.1 km
- Fferyllydd Rowlands0.3 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Aber House0.1 km
- Lawrenny Lodge0.4 km
- The Tilman0.1 km
- Aber House0.1 km
- Lawrenny Lodge0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Barmouth Hotel0.0 km
- Clwb Hwylio Meirionnydd0.2 km
- The Last Inn0.1 km
- Barmouth Hotel0.0 km
- Meirioneth Yacht Club0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Bistro Bermo0.1 km
- Bwyty Bwyd Môr Inglenook 0.1 km
- Bwyty'r Lobster Pond0.2 km
- Davy Jones' Locker0.1 km
- Foxglove0.0 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Browns0.0 km
- Siop 'Sgod a 'Sglod The Harbour0.0 km
- Browns0.0 km
- The Harbour Fish Bar0.0 km
- Barmouth Kebab House0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Spar Stores0.4 km
- Co-Operative Pioneer0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barmouth0.5 km
- Morfa Mawddach1.9 km
- Fairbourne2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Last Inn0.0 km
- Last Inn0.1 km
- Barmouth Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Bryn-y-Mor0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL421DB · Data under Open Government Licence