LL46 2RT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Derlwyn, 0.1km from Llanfair in Gwynedd. Administratively it sits within Dyffryn Ardudwy ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 55, 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, 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 2RT are sourced from Output Area W00000408 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERLWYN, LL46 2RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERLWYN, LL46 2RT.
285
55
£ 33,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LL46 2RT — age 55, 79% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £115k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL46 2RT. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
LL46 2RT has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Ciosg Hufen Ia0.2 km
- Craft Shop0.2 km
- Craft Shop0.2 km
- Ice Cream Kiosk0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Morlyn Guesthouse0.6 km
- Morlyn Guesthouse0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Slate Tea Rooms0.2 km
- The Slate Tea Rooms0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandanwg0.9 km
- Pensarn1.2 km
- Harlech2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Eglwys0.1 km
- Eglwys0.2 km
- Pen Llanfair0.3 km
- Caegwyn0.3 km
- Caegwyn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL462RT · Data under Open Government Licence