Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

PENSCOINS COTTAGES, LL56 4QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENSCOINS COTTAGES, LL56 4QG.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL56 4QG 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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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LL56 4QG — age 43, 77% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LL56 4QG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penscoins Cottages, 0.3km from Bryn-y-waen in Y Felinheli. Administratively it sits within Bethel a'r Felinheli ward and the Arfon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k. 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 LL56 4QG are sourced from Output Area W00000626 (shared with 17 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 LL56 4QG. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 183,000

1 sales · Mean £ 183,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

LL56 4QG has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • La Marina Y Felinheli0.8 km
  • Parc Gelli Gyffwrdd0.6 km
  • Swellies0.8 km
  • Greenwood Forest Park0.6 km
  • La Marina Y Felinheli0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bechdan Bach1.0 km
  • Bechdan Bach1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanfairpwll4.0 km
  • Bangor (Gwynedd)5.6 km
  • Bodorgan15.1 km