Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

Y MAES, LL52 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for Y MAES, LL52 0AE.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL52 0AE 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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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LL52 0AE's 58% ownership and 50-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.

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

LL52 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Y Maes, 0.3km from Cricieth in Criccieth. Administratively it sits within Criccieth ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL52 0AE represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k. 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 LL52 0AE are sourced from Output Area W00000308 (shared with 26 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 LL52 0AE. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

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

LL52 0AE has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Bwyty Poachers 0.3 km
  • Bwyty Swn y Môr0.4 km
  • Caffi Cwrt0.3 km
  • China Palace0.2 km
  • Paddy'S Plaice0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Criccieth Star Pizza and Kebab Shop0.3 km
  • Criccieth Star Pizza and Kebab Shop0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Siop 'Sgod a 'Sglod 'Castle'0.5 km
  • Castle Fish And Chip Shop0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Gwesty Mynydd Ednyfed0.9 km
  • Mynydd Ednyfed Country House Accommodation0.9 km
  • Bron Rhiw Guest House0.1 km
  • Gwesty George IV0.2 km
  • Gwesty Glyn y Coed0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • J R Jones & Son0.2 km
  • J R Jones & Son0.2 km
  • Newsday0.3 km
  • Nisa / Ameyaal Ltd0.2 km
  • Swyddfa Bost Cricieth Post Office0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bryn Hir Arms0.2 km
  • Pow Catering0.3 km
  • Bryn Hir Arms0.2 km
  • Pow Catering0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Criccieth0.4 km
  • Porthmadog6.7 km
  • Penychain7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bron Rhiw0.2 km
  • Bron Rhiw0.2 km
  • Y Maes High Street0.2 km
  • Y Maes High Street0.2 km
  • Swyddfa'r Post Office0.3 km