Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

YR HEN LYS, LL53 5EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YR HEN LYS, LL53 5EN.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LL53 5EN 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.

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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 44, LL53 5EN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £250k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL53 5EN is an up-and-coming urban area on Yr Hen Lys, 0.1km from Pwllheli in Gwynedd. Administratively it sits within Gogledd Pwllheli ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL53 5EN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 LL53 5EN are sourced from Output Area W00000554 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL53 5EN. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 195,000

9 sales · Mean £ 177,027

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LL53 5EN is above average at 127 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.

Violence and sexual offences82
Anti-social behaviour49
Shoplifting26
Criminal damage and arson19
Drugs13

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Somerdale - Gwely a Brecwast1.0 km
  • The Victoria Hotel Kitchen & Bar0.9 km
  • Somerdale Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
  • The Victoria Hotel Kitchen & Bar0.9 km
  • Tower Hotel Ltd0.1 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Mochyn, Buwch, Bara0.9 km
  • Mochyn, Buwch, Bara0.9 km
  • Bamboo House( S J Leslie Ltd)0.2 km
  • Buffers Cafe0.3 km
  • Caffi Cabin0.4 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Archfarchnad Lidl0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Yummy Box0.2 km
  • Pekish0.1 km
  • Yummy Box0.2 km
  • Pekish0.1 km
  • Phoenix0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Fferyllfa Rowlands0.1 km
  • Gorsaf Betrol Glandon0.3 km
  • News Plus0.1 km
  • Glandon Spar Express Filling Station-0.3 km
  • News Plus0.1 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Pen y Cob / Wetherspoons0.3 km
  • Penlan Fawr0.2 km
  • The Mitre0.3 km
  • Whitehall0.2 km
  • Pen Y Cob / Wetherspoons0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pwllheli0.3 km
  • Abererch3.0 km
  • Penychain5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Asda0.2 km
  • Asda0.2 km
  • Pwllheli Rail Station0.3 km
  • Pwllheli Rail Station0.3 km
  • Ffordd-y-Maer0.4 km