LL48 6BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garreg Frech, 0.2km from Garreg in Gwynedd. Administratively it sits within Penrhyndeudraeth ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LL48 6BZ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6BZ are sourced from Output Area W00000511 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARREG FRECH, LL48 6BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARREG FRECH, LL48 6BZ.
284
42
£ 35,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL48 6BZ 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
No single demographic signal dominates LL48 6BZ — age 42, 43% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL48 6BZ. The average age is 41.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
LL48 6BZ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penrhyndeudraeth2.9 km
- Minffordd3.5 km
- Llandecwyn3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Brondanw Arms0.2 km
- Brondanw Arms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL486BZ · Data under Open Government Licence