Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

GLAN GORS, LL46 2SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLAN GORS, LL46 2SQ.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LL46 2SQ's 69% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 27.3% year-on-year.

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

LL46 2SQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glan Gors, 0.5km from Lower Harlech in Harlech. Administratively it sits within Harlech a Llanbedr ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 27.3% 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 2SQ are sourced from Output Area W00000383 (shared with 17 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 2SQ. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 82,000

9 sales · Mean £ 80,500

Flat

£ 61,250

20 sales · Mean £ 59,747

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

LL46 2SQ has low crime rates — 38 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.

Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft2
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Castell Harlech (Cadw Llywodraeth Cymru)0.7 km
  • Castle Gift Shop0.7 km
  • Garej Morfa0.5 km
  • Hufenfa'r Castell 0.7 km
  • Medical Hall (Fferyllfa Rowlands)0.7 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Byrdir House0.8 km
  • The Queen's Hotel0.5 km
  • Byrdir House0.8 km
  • The Queen's Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Castle Cottage Inn0.6 km
  • Clwb Golff Brenhinol Dewi Sant0.8 km
  • Y Branwen0.8 km
  • Castle Cottage Inn0.6 km
  • Royal St Davids Golf Club0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bwyty Golden Inn0.9 km
  • Caffi Castell Harlech0.7 km
  • Bean & Blwm0.7 km
  • Caffi Castell Harlech0.7 km
  • Plas Cafe0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Harlech Tandoori0.7 km
  • Pie Shop0.9 km
  • Pie Shop0.9 km
  • Harlech Tandoori0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlech0.5 km
  • Llandanwg3.5 km
  • Tygwyn3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bron yr Hwlfa0.1 km
  • Bron yr Hwlfa0.1 km
  • Harlech Ysgol Ardudwy 0.4 km
  • Harlech Rail Station0.5 km
  • Harlech Rail Station0.5 km