Llys Bach is in Harlech and in Meirionnydd district. LL46 2GX is located in the Harlech a Llanbedr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Llys Bach, Harlech, LL46 2GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL46 2GY, LL46 2GS, LL46 2GZ, LL46 2NZ, LL46 2NX, LL46 2SQ, LL46 2NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL46 2GX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 49% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.7% | 51% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 38.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 44.1% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 9.4% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 43.6% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.4% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 16.2% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.9% | 19.8% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 18.6% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 33.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.9% | 99% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 99% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.9% | 99% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 99% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Llys Bach was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Dyffryn Ardudwy average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Llys Bach has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dyffryn Ardudwy and the 126th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eithinog Llys Bach, Harlech, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2011-12-15 | £252,190 |
| 4 Llys Bach, Harlech, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2009-02-20 | £234,525 |
| Eithinog Llys Bach, Harlech, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2006-11-17 | £318,483 |
| 4 Llys Bach, Harlech, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2006-04-18 | £174,924 |
| Eithinog Llys Bach, Harlech, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2004-02-13 | £338,448 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LL46 2GX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Ardudwy Ffordd Y Traeth , Harlech LL46 2UH | - not rated | 653 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tanycastell Harlech , LL46 2SW | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Talsarnau Talsarnau , LL47 6TA | - not rated | 5,302 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlech & Ardudwy Leisure | Pwll Nofio Harlech Ffordd Glan Môr | 644 yd | |
| Caffi Castell Harlech | Castle Hotel Sgwâr Y Castell | 954 yd | |
| Bean & Blwm | Castle Restaurant Sgwâr Y Castell | 954 yd | |
| Wilderness | Angorfa Stryd Fawr | 1,033 yd | |
| Plas Cafe | Store, Plas Crafts And Cafe Stryd Fawr | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Cottage Inn | Gwesty Castle Cottage Ffordd Pen Llech | 883 yd | |
| Y Branwen | Gwesty'r Branwen Ffordd Newydd | 981 yd | |
| Royal St Davids Golf Club | Clwb Golff Royal St Davids Ffordd Newydd | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlech Tandoori | Llys Y Graig Stryd Fawr | 983 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.