Postcode insights

LL41 3EL

Frongoch Cottages

Diffwys a Maenofferen

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Detailed insights for LL41 3EL

Overview

Postcode LL41 3EL is located in a remote rural village, within the Diffwys a Maenofferen ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Municipal Garden.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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 3EL.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaenau Ffestiniog located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL41 3EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Blaenau Ffestiniog

N/A

Walking directions to Blaenau Ffestiniog

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL41 3EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMunicipal GardenSmallWalking directions to Municipal Garden

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
186.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.93(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.23(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.15(+25%)
Other crime
2.15(+2%)
Other theft
2.15(-53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
348
96.67%
Other White
5
1.39%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.11%
Other Asian
2
0.56%
Other Black
1
0.28%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
24.67%
Level 3 (A level)
63
21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
19%
No qualifications
55
18.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
50.97%
Owns with a mortgage
44
28.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
12.9%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.52%
Other social rented
3
1.94%
Total households: 155

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL41 3EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL41 3EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Feb 20254, Pengelli Terrace, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3BZTerracedFreehold£77,000
10 Oct 20252, Fair View, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3DTTerracedFreehold£95,000
28 Aug 202589, Wynne Road, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
23 Jan 202613, Bowydd Road, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
20 May 2025127, High Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3AXTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the LL41 3EL 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 3EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Y MoelwynWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableLlechan Lân CentresWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableYsgol MaenofferenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL41 3EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL41 3EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodStryd Fawr, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3AGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miLondisY Sgwâr, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3UNWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miMorrisons DailyHeol Yr Eglwys, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3HDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL41 3EL, 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 009CW01000113
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL41 3EL

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

The area around LL41 3EL records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3EL?

The median sale price around LL41 3EL 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 3EL?

There are 4 schools close to LL41 3EL, including Ysgol Y Moelwyn, Llechan Lân Centres and Ysgol Maenofferen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL41 3EL?

The closest station to LL41 3EL is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 639 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL41 3EL?

LL41 3EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 862 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL41 3EL 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.