LL45 2HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Pen-sarn in Gwynedd. Administratively it sits within Dyffryn Ardudwy ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
For families considering a move, LL45 2HW represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 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 LL45 2HW are sourced from Output Area W00010652 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL45 2HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL45 2HW.
287
53
£ 33,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LL45 2HW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL45 2HW. The average age is 52.6. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL45 2HW has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Wenallt Cafe0.6 km
- Wenallt Cafe0.6 km
- Senior Soup Club0.6 km
- Canolfan Fynydda Gristnogol (Christian Mountain Centre)0.6 km
- Senior Soup Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Yr Hen Fecws0.7 km
- Yr Hen Fecws0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Gwesty / Tafarn Victoria0.6 km
- Hafan Artro Ltd0.7 km
- Hafan Artro Ltd0.7 km
- The Victoria Inn0.6 km
- 1 Plas Newydd0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanbedr0.7 km
- Pensarn0.8 km
- Llandanwg1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: LL452HW · Data under Open Government Licence