Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

LL46 2PS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL46 2PS.

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Population

174

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LL46 2PS — age 54, 78% ownership, 16% 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

LL46 2PS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Harlech in Harlech. Administratively it sits within Harlech a Llanbedr ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LL46, LL46 2PS offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. 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. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k. 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 2PS are sourced from Output Area W00000385 (shared with 22 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 2PS. The average age is 54.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 25%
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

Detached

£ 349,950

2 sales · Mean £ 349,950

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

LL46 2PS has low crime rates — 13 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 behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bean & Blwm0.6 km
  • Bwyty a Chaffi'r Plas0.5 km
  • Canolfan Hamdden Harlech ac Ardudwy0.9 km
  • Wilderness0.5 km
  • Golden Inn Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Harlech Tandoori0.6 km
  • Harlech Tandoori0.6 km
  • Pie Shop0.4 km
  • Pie Shop0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Castell Harlech (Cadw Llywodraeth Cymru)0.6 km
  • Castle Gift Shop0.6 km
  • Hufenfa'r Castell 0.6 km
  • Medical Hall (Fferyllfa Rowlands)0.6 km
  • Morfa Stores0.9 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Byrdir House0.5 km
  • Crown Lodge0.2 km
  • The Queen's Hotel0.8 km
  • Byrdir House0.5 km
  • Crown Lodge0.2 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Castle Cottage Inn0.7 km
  • Clwb Golff Brenhinol Dewi Sant0.5 km
  • Y Branwen0.5 km
  • Castle Cottage Inn0.7 km
  • Royal St Davids Golf Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlech0.8 km
  • Llandanwg2.2 km
  • Pensarn2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Coleg0.1 km
  • Coleg0.1 km
  • Plas Amherst0.2 km
  • Plas Amherst0.2 km
  • High Street0.4 km