Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

CANTREF, LL36 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTREF, LL36 0BW.

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Population

189

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL36 0BW 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LL36 0BW — age 55, 61% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £166k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 30.2% year-on-year.

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

LL36 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cantref, 0.4km from Tywyn in Tywyn. Administratively it sits within Morfa Tywyn ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.2% year-on-year. 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 LL36 0BW are sourced from Output Area W00000612 (shared with 10 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 LL36 0BW. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 146,000

13 sales · Mean £ 153,576

Semi-Detached

£ 138,500

9 sales · Mean £ 132,994

Detached

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 128,333

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

LL36 0BW has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting11
Other theft9
Burglary4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Ffrij Tywyn - Tywyn Community Fridge0.2 km
  • Garej Spar Oak0.3 km
  • L Rowlands & Co Ltd0.3 km
  • Siop Iechyd Flame Lily0.3 km
  • Siop Y Gornel (G J & G A Hobbs)0.2 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Leahurst Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
  • Merton Villa B&B0.3 km
  • Rhianfa Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • Tŷ Llety Arthur Seafront0.4 km
  • Leahurst Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Tywyn Ex Service And Workmans Club0.5 km
  • Tywyn Ex Service And Workmans Club0.5 km
  • Gwesty'r Tredegar Arms0.6 km
  • The Tredegar Arms0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Beachside Cafe0.5 km
  • Deja Vu0.3 km
  • Parlwr Te Pebbles Tea Room0.3 km
  • Rheilffordd Talyllyn0.3 km
  • Rivington Holdings Ltd0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Central Stores (GSV)0.5 km
  • Co-Operative Pioneer0.2 km
  • Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd0.2 km
  • Tywyn Central Stores0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Môr (Tywyn Ltd)0.2 km
  • Peckish Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
  • Môr (Tywyn Ltd)0.2 km
  • Peckish Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
  • Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tywyn0.1 km
  • Tonfanau3.9 km
  • Aberdovey5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Station0.2 km
  • Tywyn Rail Station0.2 km
  • Tywyn Station0.2 km
  • Tywyn Rail Station0.2 km
  • Tywyn Rail Station0.2 km