LL42 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Abermaw in Barmouth. Administratively it sits within Abermaw ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LL42 1AU offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area W00000244 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL42 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL42 1AU.
248
43
£ 33,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL42 1AU 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LL42 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL42 1AU. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LL42 1AU is moderate at 57 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
24 nearby- Knickerbockers0.4 km
- Weigh Out0.3 km
- Knickerbockers Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
- Weigh Out0.3 km
- Fferyllydd Rowlands0.1 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Aber House0.2 km
- Lawrenny Lodge0.7 km
- The Tilman0.3 km
- Aber House0.2 km
- Lawrenny Lodge0.7 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Barmouth Hotel0.3 km
- Clwb Hwylio Meirionnydd0.4 km
- The Last Inn0.4 km
- Barmouth Hotel0.3 km
- Meirioneth Yacht Club0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Bistro Bermo0.3 km
- Bwyty Bwyd Môr Inglenook 0.3 km
- Bwyty'r Lobster Pond0.4 km
- Davy Jones' Locker0.4 km
- Foxglove0.3 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Browns0.3 km
- Siop 'Sgod a 'Sglod The Harbour0.3 km
- Browns0.3 km
- The Harbour Fish Bar0.3 km
- Barmouth Kebab House0.1 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Spar Stores0.1 km
- Co-Operative Pioneer0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barmouth0.2 km
- Morfa Mawddach2.3 km
- Llanaber2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Jubilee Road0.2 km
- Barmouth Rail Station0.2 km
- Barmouth Rail Station0.2 km
- Barmouth Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL421AU · Data under Open Government Licence