Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

KING EDWARD STREET, LL42 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING EDWARD STREET, LL42 1AD.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL42 1AD 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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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LL42 1AD has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LL42 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King Edward Street, 0.1km from Abermaw in Barmouth. Administratively it sits within Abermaw ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LL42 1AD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £51k, 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 LL42 1AD are sourced from Output Area W00000243 (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 LL42 1AD. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 51,000

1 sales · Mean £ 51,000

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

Crime around LL42 1AD is moderate at 64 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft8
Public order6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Knickerbockers0.5 km
  • Weigh Out0.4 km
  • Knickerbockers Ice Cream Parlour0.5 km
  • Weigh Out0.4 km
  • Fferyllydd Rowlands0.2 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Aber House0.4 km
  • Lawrenny Lodge0.8 km
  • The Tilman0.4 km
  • Aber House0.4 km
  • Lawrenny Lodge0.8 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Barmouth Hotel0.4 km
  • Clwb Hwylio Meirionnydd0.6 km
  • The Last Inn0.5 km
  • Barmouth Hotel0.4 km
  • Meirioneth Yacht Club0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Bistro Bermo0.4 km
  • Bwyty Bwyd Môr Inglenook 0.5 km
  • Bwyty'r Lobster Pond0.6 km
  • Davy Jones' Locker0.5 km
  • Foxglove0.5 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Browns0.4 km
  • Siop 'Sgod a 'Sglod The Harbour0.5 km
  • Browns0.4 km
  • The Harbour Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Barmouth Kebab House0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.1 km
  • Spar Stores0.1 km
  • Co-Operative Pioneer0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barmouth0.1 km
  • Morfa Mawddach2.4 km
  • Llanaber2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Barmouth Rail Station0.1 km
  • Barmouth Rail Station (Main Entrance)0.1 km
  • Barmouth Rail Station0.1 km
  • Barmouth Rail Station0.1 km
  • Barmouth Rail Station0.1 km