Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

PENRALLT COTTAGES, LL56 4QJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRALLT COTTAGES, LL56 4QJ.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL56 4QJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LL56 4QJ is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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.

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

LL56 4QJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penrallt Cottages, 0.3km from Bryn-y-waen in Y Felinheli. Administratively it sits within Bethel a'r Felinheli ward and the Arfon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LL56 4QJ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, 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 LL56 4QJ are sourced from Output Area W00000627 (shared with 12 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 LL56 4QJ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

LL56 4QJ has low crime rates — 36 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Siop Londis a Swyddfa'r Post0.6 km
  • Post Office & Londis Shop0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Y Garddfon0.7 km
  • Y Garddfon0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • La Marina Y Felinheli0.3 km
  • Parc Gelli Gyffwrdd0.6 km
  • Swellies0.3 km
  • Tafarn Y Fic0.6 km
  • Greenwood Forest Park0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bechdan Bach0.4 km
  • Siop Tecawê Chans0.6 km
  • Bechdan Bach0.4 km
  • Chans Takeaway0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanfairpwll3.9 km
  • Bangor (Gwynedd)6.0 km
  • Bodorgan14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bodarwydd0.2 km
  • Bodarwydd0.2 km
  • Cloc0.4 km
  • Cloc0.4 km
  • Aber Pwll0.5 km