LL51 9LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Garndolbenmaen in Gwynedd. Administratively it sits within Dolbenmaen ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, 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.
Property: With prices averaging £175k, 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 LL51 9LQ are sourced from Output Area W00000338 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL51 9LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL51 9LQ.
278
50
£ 35,100 /yr
44%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LL51 9LQ — age 50, 79% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £175k 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 LL51 9LQ. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
2 sales · Mean £ 175,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tafarn y Gafr0.6 km
- The Goat Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bwyty Tandoori Madiha0.1 km
- Madiha Tandoori Restaurant0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Criccieth5.5 km
- Porthmadog8.8 km
- Penychain9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Glan-Dwyfach0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LL519LQ · Data under Open Government Licence