LL46 2SY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km from Brynhyfyd in Gwynedd. Administratively it sits within Dyffryn Ardudwy ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LL46, LL46 2SY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, up 16.8% 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 2SY are sourced from Output Area W00000408 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL46 2SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL46 2SY.
285
55
£ 33,500 /yr
36%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LL46 2SY spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL46 2SY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 262,500
4 sales · Mean £ 228,750
Detached
£ 295,000
3 sales · Mean £ 303,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
LL46 2SY has low crime rates — 7 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Ciosg Hufen Ia0.6 km
- Craft Shop0.6 km
- Craft Shop0.6 km
- Ice Cream Kiosk0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Morlyn Guesthouse0.8 km
- Morlyn Guesthouse0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Slate Tea Rooms0.6 km
- The Slate Tea Rooms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandanwg1.1 km
- Pensarn1.5 km
- Harlech1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Pen Llanfair0.1 km
- Pen Llanfair0.1 km
- Lon Llandanwg0.2 km
- Lon Llandanwg0.3 km
- Eglwys0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LL462SY · Data under Open Government Licence