Postcode insights

LL42 1AZ

Abermaw

Gwynedd

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Detailed insights for LL42 1AZ

Overview

Postcode LL42 1AZ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Abermaw ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Barmouth & Dolgellau area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barmouth & Dolgellau is £40,952 per year. The nearest station is Llanaber, about 0.1 miles away.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Barmouth & Dolgellau has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 907 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Barmouth & Dolgellau has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Barmouth & Dolgellau is £40,952 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL42 1AZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanaber located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL42 1AZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Llanaber

N/A

Walking directions to Llanaber

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
159
Population density
11.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.52(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.83(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.79(+33%)
Other theft
8.39(+83%)
Public order
7.46(-9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
153
96.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.89%
Indian
1
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.63%
Other White
1
0.63%
Total population: 159

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
45.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
13.57%
No qualifications
17
12.14%
Level 3 (A level)
16
11.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
8.57%
Total 16+ residents: 140

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
74.32%
Owns with a mortgage
9
12.16%
Other forms of private rent
4
5.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
4.05%
Other social rented
2
2.7%
Total households: 74

Property prices in Abermaw

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £242K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Abermaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abermaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£320,000£309
Semi-Detached8£210,000£261
Terraced9£180,000£144
Flats10£132,475£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abermaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abermaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253,500£71,500£190,000£150,000
2017£252,475£115,000£145,000£140,000
2018£410,000£90,950£209,500£148,000
2019£310,000£105,475£178,000£162,500
2020£490,000£117,000£138,750£130,000
2021£295,000£139,950£338,000£217,500
2022£433,750£155,000£190,000£192,500
2023£550,000£133,500£181,750£192,500
2024£447,500£120,000£189,950£158,500
2025£340,000£179,840£220,750£200,000
2026£305,000£132,475£169,998£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abermaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abermaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£144£100£123
2017£171£126£138£125
2018£230£126£141£157
2019£222£158£175£122
2020£224£154£129£149
2021£248£187£140£176
2022£314£209£218£206
2023£325£193£202£185
2024£337£250£188£173
2025£287£162£235£196
2026£354£112£183£125
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abermaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL42 1AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL42 1AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 20254, Hendre Coed Uchaf, Barmouth, LL42 1AJDetachedFreehold£335,000
10 Feb 20251-2, Tai Newyddion, Barmouth, LL42 1AJTerracedFreehold£60,000

Schools

In the LL42 1AZ postcode area, located within Barmouth & Dolgellau, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL42 1AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Wendy Lorraine Cleaver

Abermaw - Elected 21 Aug 2025

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
WardAbermawW05001508
ParishBarmouthW04000047
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barmouth & DolgellauW02000025
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 016FW01002004
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL42 1AZ

Is LL42 1AZ (Barmouth & Dolgellau) safe?

The area around LL42 1AZ records about 90 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 LL42 1AZ?

The median sale price around LL42 1AZ in Barmouth & Dolgellau is £200,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What is the nearest station to LL42 1AZ?

The closest station to LL42 1AZ is Llanaber, about 108 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL42 1AZ?

LL42 1AZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 907 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL42 1AZ (Barmouth & Dolgellau) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL42 1AZ is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wendy Lorraine Cleaver (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.