LL52 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.1km from Cricieth in Criccieth. Administratively it sits within Criccieth ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 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 LL52 0BU are sourced from Output Area W00000308 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, LL52 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, LL52 0BU.
234
50
£ 37,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL52 0BU 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LL52 0BU's 58% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL52 0BU. The average age is 49.6. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL52 0BU has low crime rates — 22 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bwyty Poachers 0.4 km
- Bwyty Swn y Môr0.4 km
- Caffi Cwrt0.2 km
- China Palace0.1 km
- Paddy'S Plaice0.0 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Criccieth Star Pizza and Kebab Shop0.3 km
- Criccieth Star Pizza and Kebab Shop0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Siop 'Sgod a 'Sglod 'Castle'0.3 km
- Castle Fish And Chip Shop0.3 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- J R Jones & Son0.1 km
- J R Jones & Son0.1 km
- Newsday0.3 km
- Nisa / Ameyaal Ltd0.2 km
- Swyddfa Bost Cricieth Post Office0.0 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Bron Rhiw Guest House0.4 km
- Gwesty George IV0.1 km
- Gwesty Glyn y Coed0.6 km
- Gwesty Henfaes0.6 km
- Gwesty Plas Isa0.6 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bryn Hir Arms0.1 km
- Pow Catering0.4 km
- Bryn Hir Arms0.1 km
- Pow Catering0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Criccieth0.1 km
- Porthmadog6.9 km
- Penychain7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Swyddfa'r Post Office0.0 km
- Criccieth Rail Station0.1 km
- Criccieth Rail Station0.1 km
- Criccieth Rail Station0.1 km
- Swyddfa'r Post Office0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LL520BU · Data under Open Government Licence