Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

FFORDD TY CANOL, LL46 2GS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FFORDD TY CANOL, LL46 2GS.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /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: LL46 2GS 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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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LL46 2GS — age 47, 79% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £66k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LL46 2GS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ffordd Ty Canol, 0.6km from Lower Harlech in Harlech. Administratively it sits within Harlech a Llanbedr ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £66k, 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 LL46 2GS are sourced from Output Area W00000386 (shared with 8 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 LL46 2GS. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 66,500

1 sales · Mean £ 66,500

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

LL46 2GS has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft2
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Castell Harlech (Cadw Llywodraeth Cymru)0.9 km
  • Castle Gift Shop0.9 km
  • Garej Morfa0.4 km
  • Hufenfa'r Castell 0.9 km
  • Medical Hall (Fferyllfa Rowlands)0.9 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Byrdir House0.9 km
  • The Queen's Hotel0.6 km
  • Byrdir House0.9 km
  • The Queen's Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Castle Cottage Inn0.8 km
  • Clwb Golff Brenhinol Dewi Sant0.9 km
  • Y Branwen0.9 km
  • Castle Cottage Inn0.8 km
  • Royal St Davids Golf Club0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Caffi Castell Harlech0.9 km
  • Bean & Blwm0.9 km
  • Caffi Castell Harlech0.9 km
  • Plas Cafe0.9 km
  • Wilderness0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Harlech Tandoori0.9 km
  • Harlech Tandoori0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlech0.6 km
  • Llandanwg3.6 km
  • Tygwyn3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bron yr Hwlfa0.2 km
  • Bron yr Hwlfa0.2 km