Postcode insights

LL54 6PS

Bro Llwyndu

Pen-y-groes

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Detailed insights for LL54 6PS

Overview

Postcode LL54 6PS is located in a rural town, within the Pen-y-groes ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pen-y-groes, Tal-y-sarn & Dyffryn Nantlle area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pen-y-groes, Tal-y-sarn & Dyffryn Nantlle is £43,746 per year. The nearest station is Criccieth, about 9.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Pen-y-groes, Tal-y-sarn & Dyffryn Nantlle has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Pen-y-groes, Tal-y-sarn & Dyffryn Nantlle has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.8%

Approximately 10.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Pen-y-groes, Tal-y-sarn & Dyffryn Nantlle is £43,746 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL54 6PS.

Transport

The nearest station is Criccieth located about 9.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
351.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.01(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.79(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.04(+37%)
Public order
7.25(-12%)
Other theft
3.91(-15%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
92.48%
Other White
9
2.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.51%
Other
3
0.94%
Other Asian
2
0.63%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
35.11%
No qualifications
48
18.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.27%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.02%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
39.57%
Owns with a mortgage
39
28.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.71%
Other social rented
12
8.63%
Social rents from council
3
2.16%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Pen-y-groes

Median price£148,000
Price per sq ft£160
Sales (last 12 months)11
Typical range (middle 50%)£111K – £166K

Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Pen-y-groes area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £245,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pen-y-groes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£245,000£187
Semi-Detached1£148,000£186
Terraced9£120,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pen-y-groes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pen-y-groes.
YearDetachedTerraced
2016£105,000
2017£207,475£84,500
2018£165,000£91,000
2019£178,000£90,000
2020£160,000£89,000
2021£160,000£117,500
2022£272,500£122,500
2023£230,000£126,000
2024£237,500£125,000
2025£256,500£141,000
2026£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pen-y-groes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pen-y-groes.
YearDetachedTerraced
2016£123
2017£168£133
2018£107£111
2019£182£109
2020£171£111
2021£181£123
2022£210£147
2023£157£132
2024£192£150
2025£187£151
2026£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pen-y-groes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pen-y-groes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL54 6PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL54 6PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025Bryn Maenol, Caernarfon, LL54 6PSDetachedFreehold£245,000
25 Mar 20259, Tre Ddafydd, Caernarfon, LL54 6PWTerracedFreehold£98,000
17 Apr 202629, High Street, Caernarfon, LL54 6PLTerracedFreehold£80,000
27 Feb 202639, High Street, Caernarfon, LL54 6PLTerracedFreehold£103,000
14 Feb 20251, Rhwng Llwyni Terrace, Caernarfon, LL54 6RHTerracedFreehold£143,500

Schools

In the LL54 6PS postcode area, located within Pen-y-groes, Tal-y-sarn & Dyffryn Nantlle, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL54 6PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Bro LleuWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Dyffryn NantlleWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL54 6PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL54 6PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMaggie's Exotic Foods19 High Street, Caernarfon, LL54 6PLWalking directions to Maggie's Exotic Foods
0.5 miCooperativeHeol y Dŵr / Water Street, Gwynedd, LL54 6LRWalking directions to Cooperative

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL54 6PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig Jeremy Ab Lago

Pen-y-groes - 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
WardPen-y-groesW05001559
ParishLlanllyfniW04000083
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pen-y-groes, Tal-y-sarn & Dyffryn NantlleW02000017
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 008CW01000104
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL54 6PS

Is LL54 6PS (Pen-y-groes, Tal-y-sarn & Dyffryn Nantlle) safe?

The area around LL54 6PS records about 80 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 LL54 6PS?

The median sale price around LL54 6PS in Pen-y-groes, Tal-y-sarn & Dyffryn Nantlle is £148,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 11 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL54 6PS?

There are 2 schools close to LL54 6PS, including Ysgol Bro Lleu and Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL54 6PS?

LL54 6PS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL54 6PS (Pen-y-groes, Tal-y-sarn & Dyffryn Nantlle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL54 6PS is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig Jeremy Ab Lago (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.