Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

DERLWYN, LL46 2RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERLWYN, LL46 2RT.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LL46 2RT — age 55, 79% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £115k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LL46 2RT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Derlwyn, 0.1km from Llanfair in Gwynedd. Administratively it sits within Dyffryn Ardudwy ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, 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 LL46 2RT are sourced from Output Area W00000408 (shared with 31 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 LL46 2RT. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LL46 2RT has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Ciosg Hufen Ia0.2 km
  • Craft Shop0.2 km
  • Craft Shop0.2 km
  • Ice Cream Kiosk0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Morlyn Guesthouse0.6 km
  • Morlyn Guesthouse0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Slate Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • The Slate Tea Rooms0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llandanwg0.9 km
  • Pensarn1.2 km
  • Harlech2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Eglwys0.1 km
  • Eglwys0.2 km
  • Pen Llanfair0.3 km
  • Caegwyn0.3 km
  • Caegwyn0.3 km