Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

LL48 6BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL48 6BQ.

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Population

155

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL48 6BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LL48 6BQ is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 83% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £175k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

LL48 6BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Garreg in Gwynedd. Administratively it sits within Penrhyndeudraeth ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL48 6BQ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, 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 LL48 6BQ are sourced from Output Area W00000510 (shared with 14 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 LL48 6BQ. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 250,000

2 sales · Mean £ 250,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

LL48 6BQ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penrhyndeudraeth2.8 km
  • Minffordd3.3 km
  • Llandecwyn3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Brondanw Arms0.2 km
  • Brondanw Arms0.2 km