LL44 2BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glan Y Werydd, 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 2BW 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.0% 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 LL44 2BW are sourced from Output Area W00000355 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLAN Y WERYDD, LL44 2BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLAN Y WERYDD, LL44 2BW.
259
51
£ 33,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL44 2BW 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 2BW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £135k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL44 2BW. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,000
3 sales · Mean £ 131,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL44 2BW has low crime rates — 21 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 shack0.9 km
- Fox's Store a Swyddfa'r Post0.8 km
- Arthurs sweet shack0.9 km
- Fox'S Store & Post Office0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Bryn Teg Barn1.0 km
- Cadwgan House Hotel0.5 km
- Cadwgan House Hotel0.5 km
- Bryn Teg Barn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Caffi Hen Crydd0.8 km
- Caffi Hen Crydd0.8 km
- Cafe Cymunedol0.4 km
- Cafe Cymunedol0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dyffryn Ardudwy0.6 km
- Talybont2.4 km
- Llanbedr3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ffordd y Llan0.2 km
- Ffordd y Llan0.2 km
- Ael y Bryn0.3 km
- Ael y Bryn0.3 km
- Ty`n-y-Coed0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LL442BW · Data under Open Government Licence