LL44 2BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Coed Ystumgwern in Gwynedd. Administratively it sits within Dyffryn Ardudwy ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LL44 2BL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 37.7% 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 LL44 2BL are sourced from Output Area W00000355 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL44 2BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL44 2BL.
259
51
£ 33,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL44 2BL 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 51, LL44 2BL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £360k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 37.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL44 2BL. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 308,500
6 sales · Mean £ 308,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL44 2BL has low crime rates — 24 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
4 nearby- Arthurs sweet shack0.7 km
- Fox's Store a Swyddfa'r Post0.7 km
- Arthurs sweet shack0.7 km
- Fox'S Store & Post Office0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cadwgan House Hotel0.5 km
- Cadwgan House Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Caffi Hen Crydd0.7 km
- Caffi Hen Crydd0.7 km
- Cafe Cymunedol0.3 km
- Cafe Cymunedol0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dyffryn Ardudwy0.5 km
- Talybont2.3 km
- Llanbedr3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ffordd y Llan0.2 km
- Ael y Bryn0.2 km
- Ael y Bryn0.2 km
- Ffordd y Llan0.2 km
- Ty`n-y-Coed0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LL442BL · Data under Open Government Licence