LL46 2SS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Llanfair Road, 0.7km 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 2SS 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. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 63) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 81% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, down 3.7% 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 LL46 2SS are sourced from Output Area W00000382 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD LLANFAIR ROAD, LL46 2SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD LLANFAIR ROAD, LL46 2SS.
199
63
£ 33,500 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL46 2SS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 81% owner-occupation and an average age of 63, LL46 2SS is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £375k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL46 2SS. The average age is 63.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
25 sales · Mean £ 337,670
Terraced
£ 222,000
3 sales · Mean £ 218,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
LL46 2SS has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bean & Blwm0.7 km
- Bwyty a Chaffi'r Plas0.6 km
- Wilderness0.6 km
- Golden Inn Restaurant0.4 km
- Bwyty Golden Inn0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Harlech Tandoori0.7 km
- Harlech Tandoori0.7 km
- Pie Shop0.4 km
- Pie Shop0.4 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Castell Harlech (Cadw Llywodraeth Cymru)0.7 km
- Castle Gift Shop0.7 km
- Hufenfa'r Castell 0.7 km
- Medical Hall (Fferyllfa Rowlands)0.6 km
- Pro Shop0.6 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Byrdir House0.6 km
- Crown Lodge0.3 km
- The Queen's Hotel0.9 km
- Byrdir House0.6 km
- Crown Lodge0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Castle Cottage Inn0.8 km
- Clwb Golff Brenhinol Dewi Sant0.6 km
- Y Branwen0.6 km
- Castle Cottage Inn0.8 km
- Royal St Davids Golf Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlech0.9 km
- Llandanwg2.2 km
- Pensarn2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Plas Amherst0.2 km
- Plas Amherst0.2 km
- Coleg0.3 km
- Coleg0.3 km
- Maes Parcio Cefn-coed0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LL462SS · Data under Open Government Licence