LL52 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Caernarfon Road, 0.5km from Cricieth in Criccieth. Administratively it sits within Criccieth ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LL52 0AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k. 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 LL52 0AU are sourced from Output Area W00000312 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAERNARFON ROAD, LL52 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAERNARFON ROAD, LL52 0AU.
442
38
£ 37,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL52 0AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 47% social renting, LL52 0AU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL52 0AU. The average age is 37.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 370,000
3 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL52 0AU has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bwyty Poachers 0.5 km
- Bwyty Swn y Môr0.7 km
- Caffi Cwrt0.5 km
- China Palace0.5 km
- Paddy'S Plaice0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Criccieth Star Pizza and Kebab Shop0.5 km
- Criccieth Star Pizza and Kebab Shop0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Siop 'Sgod a 'Sglod 'Castle'0.7 km
- Castle Fish And Chip Shop0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
30 nearby- Gwesty Mynydd Ednyfed0.6 km
- Mynydd Ednyfed Country House Accommodation0.6 km
- Bron Rhiw Guest House0.1 km
- Gwesty George IV0.5 km
- Gwesty Glyn y Coed0.6 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- J R Jones & Son0.5 km
- J R Jones & Son0.5 km
- Newsday0.5 km
- Nisa / Ameyaal Ltd0.5 km
- Swyddfa Bost Cricieth Post Office0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bryn Hir Arms0.5 km
- Pow Catering0.5 km
- Bryn Hir Arms0.5 km
- Pow Catering0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Criccieth0.6 km
- Porthmadog6.7 km
- Penychain7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Terrace0.1 km
- Victoria Terrace0.1 km
- Bron Rhiw0.1 km
- Bron Rhiw0.1 km
- Ty'n Rhos0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL520AU · Data under Open Government Licence