LL46 2GA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ystad Castell Morfa, 0.1km from Lower Harlech in Harlech. Administratively it sits within Harlech a Llanbedr ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
For families considering a move, LL46 2GA represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, down 2.2% 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 LL46 2GA are sourced from Output Area W00000385 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YSTAD CASTELL MORFA, LL46 2GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YSTAD CASTELL MORFA, LL46 2GA.
174
54
£ 33,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LL46 2GA — age 54, 78% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL46 2GA. The average age is 54.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 203,750
8 sales · Mean £ 205,312
Terraced
£ 151,000
8 sales · Mean £ 150,187
Semi-Detached
£ 177,500
8 sales · Mean £ 195,937
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL46 2GA has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bean & Blwm0.3 km
- Bwyty a Chaffi'r Plas0.3 km
- Canolfan Hamdden Harlech ac Ardudwy0.3 km
- Wilderness0.3 km
- Golden Inn Restaurant0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Harlech Tandoori0.3 km
- Harlech Tandoori0.3 km
- Pie Shop0.4 km
- Pie Shop0.4 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Castell Harlech (Cadw Llywodraeth Cymru)0.3 km
- Castle Gift Shop0.3 km
- Hufenfa'r Castell 0.3 km
- Medical Hall (Fferyllfa Rowlands)0.3 km
- Morfa Stores0.3 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Byrdir House0.3 km
- Crown Lodge0.5 km
- The Queen's Hotel0.2 km
- Byrdir House0.3 km
- Crown Lodge0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Castle Cottage Inn0.3 km
- Clwb Golff Brenhinol Dewi Sant0.1 km
- Y Branwen0.1 km
- Castle Cottage Inn0.3 km
- Royal St Davids Golf Club0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlech0.2 km
- Llandanwg2.9 km
- Pensarn3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Harlech Railway Station0.1 km
- Harlech Railway Station0.1 km
- Harlech Ysgol Ardudwy 0.2 km
- Harlech Rail Station0.2 km
- Harlech Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL462GA · Data under Open Government Licence