Postcode insights

LL41 3AX

High Street

Diffwys a Maenofferen

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Detailed insights for LL41 3AX

Overview

Postcode LL41 3AX is located in a rural town, within the Diffwys a Maenofferen ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd is £43,737 per year. The nearest station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 679 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd is £43,737 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL41 3AX.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaenau Ffestiniog located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL41 3AX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Blaenau Ffestiniog

N/A

Walking directions to Blaenau Ffestiniog

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
126.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.57(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.41(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.72(+19%)
Public order
4.84(-41%)
Drugs
2.91(+12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
92.94%
Other White
13
5.1%
Roma
3
1.18%
Chinese
1
0.39%
Irish
1
0.39%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
29.03%
No qualifications
45
20.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
20.74%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
50.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
23.08%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.92%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.38%
Other social rented
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Diffwys a Maenofferen

Median price£120,500
Price per sq ft£147
Sales (last 12 months)18
Typical range (middle 50%)£91K – £146K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £120,500 (about £147 per square foot) in Diffwys a Maenofferen area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Diffwys a Maenofferen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£137,500£162
Terraced13£120,000£147
Detached3£83,750£108

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Diffwys a Maenofferen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Diffwys a Maenofferen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£142,475£65,500
2017£65,000£127,000£70,000
2018£76,750£80,000
2019£107,500£130,000£79,975
2020£135,000£93,500£105,000
2021£155,000£129,975£99,000
2022£160,000£165,000£125,000
2023£168,000£154,000£115,000
2024£125,500£158,000£131,000
2025£124,375£142,500£117,000
2026£125,000£97,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Diffwys a Maenofferen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Diffwys a Maenofferen.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£100
2017£76£84
2018£92£115
2019£157£106
2020£109£112
2021£125£130
2022£168£145
2023£227£164
2024£179£154
2025£159£147
2026£204£104
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Diffwys a Maenofferen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Diffwys a Maenofferen in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL41 3AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL41 3AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 2025127, High Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3AXTerracedFreehold£130,000
17 Feb 20254, Pengelli Terrace, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3BZTerracedFreehold£77,000
04 Jul 2025Maes Y Graian, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3LXDetachedFreehold£82,500
16 May 20252, Waterloo Cottage, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,200
14 Apr 2025Brondderwen, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3LXDetachedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the LL41 3AX postcode area, located within Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL41 3AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYsgol MaenofferenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Y ManodWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Y MoelwynWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL41 3AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL41 3AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodStryd Fawr, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3AGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL41 3AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Glyn Daniels

Diffwys a Maenofferen - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

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
ParishFfestiniogW04000063
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blaenau Ffestiniog & TrawsfynyddW02000018
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 009BW01000065
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL41 3AX

Is LL41 3AX (Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd) safe?

The area around LL41 3AX records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 LL41 3AX?

The median sale price around LL41 3AX in Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd is £120,500 (about £147 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL41 3AX?

There are 4 schools close to LL41 3AX, including Ysgol Maenofferen, Ysgol Y Manod and Ysgol Y Moelwyn. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL41 3AX?

The closest station to LL41 3AX is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 821 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL41 3AX?

LL41 3AX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 679 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL41 3AX (Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL41 3AX is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glyn Daniels (Independent).

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.