Postcode insights

LL52 0BJ

Rhos Isa

Criccieth

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Detailed insights for LL52 0BJ

Overview

Postcode LL52 0BJ is located in a remote rural village, within the Criccieth ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn is £45,127 per year. The nearest station is Criccieth, about 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
47.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,615 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.1%

Approximately 47.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn is £45,127 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL52 0BJ.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for LL52 0BJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Criccieth

N/A

Walking directions to Criccieth

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
442
Population density
1,243 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.92(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.82(+6%)
Public order
4.61(-44%)
Shoplifting
4.61(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.03(-45%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
416
94.55%
Other White
17
3.86%
Irish
3
0.68%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.45%
Chinese
1
0.23%
Total population: 440

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
23.84%
Level 3 (A level)
64
19.81%
No qualifications
58
17.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
16.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
54
34.84%
Owns outright
41
26.45%
Owns with a mortgage
24
15.48%
Social rents from council
19
12.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.39%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Criccieth

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £438K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Criccieth area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Criccieth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£450,000£286
Semi-Detached1£206,500£278
Terraced7£195,000£229
Flats3£75,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Criccieth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Criccieth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,000£210,000£238,500
2017£365,000£232,500£296,000£171,000
2018£274,000£140,500£215,000£185,975
2019£375,000£110,000£236,000£194,975
2020£320,000£105,000£149,000£170,000
2021£369,500£75,000£264,750£220,000
2022£430,000£196,500£245,000£243,750
2023£450,000£140,000£140,000£265,000
2024£410,000£351,250£253,501
2025£505,000£105,000£203,250£205,000
2026£318,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Criccieth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Criccieth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166£121£187
2017£182£1,859£209£160
2018£240£153£264£169
2019£202£238£175£144
2020£247£173£162£197
2021£265£140£151£194
2022£274£176£139£203
2023£291£203£212£234
2024£299£291£229
2025£286£165£278£229
2026£281£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Criccieth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL52 0BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL52 0BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 20254, Arvonia Terrace, Criccieth, LL52 0BLTerracedFreehold£202,500
21 Oct 2025Hendre Parciau, Criccieth, LL52 0BDDetachedFreehold£645,000
23 Jan 20266, North Terrace, Criccieth, LL52 0BAOtherFreehold£210,000
01 Aug 20252, Parciau Bach, Lon Fel, Criccieth, LL52 0LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£206,500
02 Sept 20255, Bryn Parciau, Criccieth, LL52 0AZDetachedFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the LL52 0BJ postcode area, located within Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL52 0BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableYsgol TreferthyrWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL52 0BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL52 0BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miNisa Local54 High Street, Criccieth, LL52 0EYWalking directions to Nisa Local

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL52 0BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sian Williams

Criccieth - Elected 8 Feb 2024

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
WardCricciethW05001522
ParishCricciethW04000059
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cricieth & LlanaelhaearnW02000020
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 011BW01000061
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about LL52 0BJ

Is LL52 0BJ (Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn) safe?

The area around LL52 0BJ records about 43 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near LL52 0BJ?

The median sale price around LL52 0BJ in Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn is £255,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL52 0BJ?

There is 1 school close to LL52 0BJ, including Ysgol Treferthyr. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL52 0BJ?

The closest station to LL52 0BJ is Criccieth, about 858 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL52 0BJ?

LL52 0BJ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,615 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL52 0BJ (Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL52 0BJ is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sian Williams (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.