LL48 6AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Penrhyndeudraeth in Gwynedd. Administratively it sits within Penrhyndeudraeth ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
For families considering a move, LL48 6AY represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 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 LL48 6AY are sourced from Output Area W00000512 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL48 6AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL48 6AY.
297
45
£ 33,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL48 6AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LL48 6AY is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL48 6AY. The average age is 44.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL48 6AY has low crime rates — 24 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
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Mor A Mynydd0.6 km
- Penrhyn Pizza And Kebab House0.6 km
- Tecawê Tsieineaidd Silver Lake0.6 km
- Penrhyn Pizza And Kebab House0.6 km
- Silver Lake0.6 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Rowlands0.4 km
- Siop Dewi0.6 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Rowlands0.4 km
- Siop Dewi0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Oak0.6 km
- Taldraeth - Llety Cymreig0.5 km
- Oak0.6 km
- Taldraeth - Llety Cymreig0.5 km
- Gwely a Brecwast Cae Gwyn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lemon Tree Ltd0.6 km
- Lemon Tree Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Minffordd0.7 km
- Penrhyndeudraeth0.7 km
- Llandecwyn1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Adwy Ddu0.1 km
- Adwy Ddu0.2 km
- Ysbyty Bron y Garth0.2 km
- Ysbyty Bron y Garth0.2 km
- Heol Eryri0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LL486AY · Data under Open Government Licence