LL46 2SN is in Harlech and Meirionnydd district. LL46 2SN is located in the Harlech a Llanbedr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harlech, LL46 2SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL46 2SL, LL46 2YE, LL46 2SH, LL46 2YL, LL46 2SG, LL46 2YT, LL46 2YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL46 2SN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 52.3% | 47.9% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 52.1% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LL46 2SN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 27.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 55.8% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 40.5% | 39.7% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 41% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.7% | 14.3% | -13.4% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 41.4% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 97.7% | 94.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LL46 2SN was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Dyffryn Ardudwy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
LL46 2SN has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dyffryn Ardudwy and the 75th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llys Bach, Harlech, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2014-05-30 | £463,750 |
| Ty Clyd, Harlech, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2007-05-24 | £348,252 |
| Llys Bach, Harlech, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 1998-11-27 | £813,318 |
| Roslyn, Harlech, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £17,000 | 1995-03-30 | £84,469 |
LL46 2SN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LL46 2SN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LL46 2SN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Ardudwy Ffordd Y Traeth , Harlech LL46 2UH | - not rated | 464 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tanycastell Harlech , LL46 2SW | - not rated | 496 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Llanbedr Llanbedr , LL45 2NW | - not rated | 4,788 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Castell Harlech | Castle Hotel Sgwâr Y Castell | 271 yd | |
| Bean & Blwm | Castle Restaurant Sgwâr Y Castell | 271 yd | |
| Wilderness | Angorfa Stryd Fawr | 330 yd | |
| Plas Cafe | Store, Plas Crafts And Cafe Stryd Fawr | 330 yd | |
| Golden Inn Restaurant | Golden Inn Restaurant Stryd Fawr | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Cottage Inn | Gwesty Castle Cottage Ffordd Pen Llech | 203 yd | |
| Y Branwen | Gwesty'r Branwen Ffordd Newydd | 491 yd | |
| Royal St Davids Golf Club | Clwb Golff Royal St Davids Ffordd Newydd | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlech Tandoori | Llys Y Graig Stryd Fawr | 231 yd | |
| Pie Shop | Meirionfa Stryd Fawr | 427 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.