LL48 6BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.4km from Garreg in Gwynedd. Administratively it sits within Penrhyndeudraeth ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
For families considering a move, LL48 6BJ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 LL48 6BJ are sourced from Output Area W00000510 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL48 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL48 6BJ.
155
55
£ 35,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL48 6BJ 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
LL48 6BJ is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 83% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL48 6BJ. The average age is 55.1. 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.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Minffordd3.5 km
- Penrhyndeudraeth3.5 km
- Porthmadog4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LL486BJ · Data under Open Government Licence