Postcode insights

LL23 7YL

Wern Goch Cottages

Llanuwchllyn

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Detailed insights for LL23 7YL

Overview

Postcode LL23 7YL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Llanuwchllyn ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bala & Mawddwy area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bala & Mawddwy is £46,083 per year. The nearest station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 14.4 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Bala & Mawddwy has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,162 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Bala & Mawddwy has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Bala & Mawddwy is £46,083 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL23 7YL.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaenau Ffestiniog located about 14.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
3.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.29(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.4(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.71(-49%)
Other theft
3.71(-19%)
Public order
1.49(-82%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
331
99.1%
Other White
2
0.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.3%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
42.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.3%
No qualifications
38
14.18%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.94%
Apprenticeship
18
6.72%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
88
62.86%
Owns with a mortgage
29
20.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
10
7.14%
Shared ownership
1
0.71%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Llanuwchllyn

Median price£165,500
Price per sq ft£359
Sales (last 12 months)6
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £364K

Based on 6 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 (about £359 per square foot) in Llanuwchllyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanuwchllyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£425,000£662
Terraced3£139,000£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanuwchllyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanuwchllyn.
YearDetachedTerraced
2016£152,000£90,000
2017£206,250£97,250
2018£252,500£90,000
2019£248,000£125,000
2020£315,000£75,000
2021£280,000£120,500
2022£299,500£149,000
2023£502,500£250,000
2024£305,000£149,500
2025£402,500£127,500
2026£179,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanuwchllyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanuwchllyn.
YearDetachedTerraced
2016£147£150
2017£153£169
2018£216£177
2019£178£181
2020£252£155
2021£237£186
2022£166
2023£319£287
2024£236£162
2025£275£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanuwchllyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanuwchllyn in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the LL23 7YL postcode area, located within Bala & Mawddwy, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL23 7YL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Jones Evans

Llanuwchllyn - Elected 22 Sept 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Liz Saville Roberts

Dwyfor Meirionnydd - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictGwyneddW06000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyDwyfor MeirionnyddW07000096
WardLlanuwchllynW05001548
ParishLlanuwchllynW04000085
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bala & MawddwyW02000024
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 015DW01000083
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about LL23 7YL

Is LL23 7YL (Bala & Mawddwy) safe?

The area around LL23 7YL records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LL23 7YL?

The median sale price around LL23 7YL in Bala & Mawddwy is £165,500 (about £359 per square foot) based on 6 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around LL23 7YL?

LL23 7YL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,162 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL23 7YL (Bala & Mawddwy) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL23 7YL is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alan Jones Evans (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.