Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

TALBOT ROAD, LL38 2LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TALBOT ROAD, LL38 2LJ.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL38 2LJ 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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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LL38 2LJ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 80% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £154k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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LL38 2LJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Talbot Road, 0.3km from Fairbourne in Fairbourne. Administratively it sits within Arthog a Llangelynnin ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL38 2LJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 LL38 2LJ are sourced from Output Area W00000429 (shared with 12 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 LL38 2LJ. The average age is 55.5. 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 Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 143,000

3 sales · Mean £ 148,500

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

LL38 2LJ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Caffi Gorsaf y Friog (Rheilffordd y Friog)0.5 km
  • Fairbourne Mini Mart0.5 km
  • N Pocock Amusements0.7 km
  • Fairbourne Mini Mart0.5 km
  • Fairbourne Railway Station Cafe0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Caffi Harbour View0.5 km
  • Ess0.2 km
  • Penrhyn Bar & Grill0.1 km
  • Storybook Cafe0.5 km
  • Ess0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fairbourne Chippy0.5 km
  • Fairbourne Pizza, Kebab & Puds0.5 km
  • Fairbourne Chippy0.5 km
  • Fairbourne Pizza, Kebab & Puds0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fairbourne0.5 km
  • Morfa Mawddach1.8 km
  • Barmouth2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Waverley Road0.3 km
  • Stanley Road0.4 km
  • Station House0.5 km