LL72 8LY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Moelfre in Isle of Anglesey. Administratively it sits within Lligwy ward and the Ynys Môn constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 55 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 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 LL72 8LY are sourced from Output Area W00000163 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL72 8LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL72 8LY.
306
55
£ 37,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL72 8LY 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
LL72 8LY is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 74% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL72 8LY. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
LL72 8LY has low crime rates — 7 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
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Y Siop0.3 km
- Y Siop0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Llety Gwely a Brecwast Bryn Awelon0.8 km
- Bryn Awelon B&B0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tafarn y Kinmel Arms,0.4 km
- Kinmel Arms Hotel0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Coastal Cafe and Fish Bar0.3 km
- Pantri Ann0.4 km
- Ann's Pantry0.4 km
- Coastal Cafe and Fish Bar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanfairpwll14.7 km
- Bangor (Gwynedd)16.0 km
Bus Stops
- Nant Bychan Estate0.3 km
- Nant Bychan Estate0.3 km
- Moelfre Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL728LY · Data under Open Government Licence