Pentrer Efail is in Harlech and in Gwynedd district. LL46 2YG 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 Pentrer Efail, Harlech, LL46 2YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL46 2YW, LL46 2YD, LL46 2YR, LL46 2YF, LL46 2SP, LL46 2YA, LL46 2YS, LL46 2SW, LL46 2UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL46 2YG is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 47.9% | 46.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 53.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 36.6% | 33.8% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 42% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 42.1% | 41.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 37.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 15.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 20.5% | 12.9% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 18.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 9.7% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 8.4% | -6.8% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 42.6% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 97.1% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 95.4% | 96% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 96% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pentrer Efail was 125.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.8% higher than the Dyffryn Ardudwy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pentrer Efail has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dyffryn Ardudwy and the 81st highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henllys Pentrer Efail, Harlech, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £166,300 | 2024-01-12 | £161,854 |
| 2 Bron Clogwyn Pentrer Efail, Harlech, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2023-03-08 | £230,995 |
| Hafandeg Pentrer Efail, Harlech, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-01-22 | £416,820 |
| 3 Bron Clogwyn Pentrer Efail, Harlech, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2018-11-09 | £195,811 |
| Cynlas Pentrer Efail, Harlech, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2018-08-10 | £158,395 |
LL46 2YG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2YG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2YG 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 | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Tanycastell Harlech , LL46 2SW | - not rated | 157 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Ardudwy Ffordd Y Traeth , Harlech LL46 2UH | - not rated | 495 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Llanbedr Llanbedr , LL45 2NW | - not rated | 4,563 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Inn Restaurant | Golden Inn Restaurant Stryd Fawr | 51 yd | |
| Wilderness | Angorfa Stryd Fawr | 113 yd | |
| Plas Cafe | Store, Plas Crafts And Cafe Stryd Fawr | 113 yd | |
| Caffi Castell Harlech | Castle Hotel Sgwâr Y Castell | 200 yd | |
| Bean & Blwm | Castle Restaurant Sgwâr Y Castell | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y Branwen | Gwesty'r Branwen Ffordd Newydd | 231 yd | |
| Royal St Davids Golf Club | Clwb Golff Royal St Davids Ffordd Newydd | 231 yd | |
| Castle Cottage Inn | Gwesty Castle Cottage Ffordd Pen Llech | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pie Shop | Meirionfa Stryd Fawr | 50 yd | |
| Harlech Tandoori | Llys Y Graig Stryd Fawr | 201 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.