Postcode insights

LL41 3SF

Penlan

Bowydd a'r Rhiw

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Detailed insights for LL41 3SF

Overview

Postcode LL41 3SF is located in a remote rural village, within the Bowydd a'r Rhiw 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 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 558 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.6%

Approximately 10.6% 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 3SF.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaenau Ffestiniog located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL41 3SF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Blaenau Ffestiniog

N/A

Walking directions to Blaenau Ffestiniog

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
18.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.4(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.76(+90%)
Public order
9(+9%)
Other theft
9(+97%)
Shoplifting
7.32(+14%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
95.49%
Other White
7
2.63%
Irish
2
0.75%
Indian
1
0.38%
Other Asian
1
0.38%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
39.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
18.35%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.43%
No qualifications
20
9.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
45.45%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.18%
Other social rented
10
7.58%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.79%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Bowydd a'r Rhiw

Median price£115,000
Price per sq ft£136
Sales (last 12 months)19
Typical range (middle 50%)£93K – £133K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £136 per square foot) in Bowydd a'r Rhiw area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £177,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowydd a'r Rhiw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£128,500£106
Terraced12£115,000£147
Detached4£112,500£152
Flats1£61,000£72

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bowydd a'r Rhiw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowydd a'r Rhiw.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£80,000£82,750£80,000
2017£180,000£105,000£80,000
2018£159,475£185,000£78,500
2019£101,000£87,500£80,000
2020£160,000£88,000£98,000
2021£139,750£124,000£115,000
2022£250,000£132,500£125,000
2023£79,950£125,000£112,500
2024£123,000£100,000£115,000
2025£130,000£80,000£125,000
2026£177,000£105,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowydd a'r Rhiw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowydd a'r Rhiw.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£88£94
2017£53£116£102
2018£173£129£99
2019£152£93£114
2020£178£138
2021£186£199£146
2022£180£138£145
2023£348£137£159
2024£408£214£123
2025£163£91£162
2026£122£110
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowydd a'r Rhiw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bowydd a'r Rhiw in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL41 3SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL41 3SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 20254, Belle Vue, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3TGTerracedFreehold£120,000
04 Aug 2025Penllwyn, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3SBDetachedFreehold£130,000
10 Apr 2025Cenin, 2, New Terrace, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3THTerracedFreehold£137,000
06 Feb 202621, Hafan Deg, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3SATerracedFreehold£95,000
09 May 2025Glasfryn, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3TLTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the LL41 3SF 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 3SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd TanygrisiauWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableYsgol Y MoelwynWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableLlechan Lân CentresWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Elfed Wyn ap Elwyn

Bowydd a'r Rhiw - Elected 5 May 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
WardBowydd a'r RhiwW05001513
ParishFfestiniogW04000063
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blaenau Ffestiniog & TrawsfynyddW02000018
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 009AW01000056
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL41 3SF

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

The area around LL41 3SF records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3SF?

The median sale price around LL41 3SF in Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd is £115,000 (about £136 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL41 3SF?

There are 3 schools close to LL41 3SF, including Ysgol Gynradd Tanygrisiau, Ysgol Y Moelwyn and Llechan Lân Centres. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL41 3SF?

The closest station to LL41 3SF is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 1,468 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL41 3SF?

LL41 3SF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 558 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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