| Coordinates | 53°16′55″N 3°17′29″W |
|---|---|
| Population | 374 |
| Unitary wales | Flintshire |
| Lieutenancy wales | Clwyd |
| Country | Wales |
| Constituency welsh assembly | Delyn |
| Constituency westminster | Clwyd East |
| Post town | HOLYWELL |
| Postcode district | CH8 |
| Postcode area | CH |
| Dial code | 01352 |
| Os grid reference | SJ136765 |
| Static image | The Rock at Lloc - geograph.org.uk - 1147159.jpg |
| Community wales | Whitford |
| Cardiff distance | 130 mi |
| Cardiff distance | 209 km |
| Cardiff direction | South-Southeast (SSE) |
Lloc is a village in Flintshire, North Wales, situated within the community of Whitford.
There is a local newspaper "Five Villages Chronicle", delivered to a group of villages described as the "Five Villages",[1] which includes Lloc and the neighbouring villages of Carmel, Gorsedd, Pantasaph, and Whitford since 1987.[2]
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census, Lloc had a population of 374, making it one of the smaller settlements in Flintshire. The demographic composition reflects a typical rural Welsh community:[citation needed]
Age Structure
- Children and Young People (0–17 years):
Approximately 21% of the population, highlighting the presence of young families.
- Working-Age Population (18–64 years): Around 62% of the population, with many employed locally or commuting to nearby towns.
- Older Adults (65+ years): Nearly 17%, reflecting the national trend of an aging population in rural areas.[citation needed]
Language
- Welsh language proficiency: A significant portion of residents speaks Welsh, with over 25% of the population identified as fluent speakers when extrapolated from the Flintshire-wide data from the 2011 Census. Welsh is widely spoken in households, schools, and local businesses, underscoring its cultural importance.[citation needed]
Economic Activity
Lloc is in Whitford Community, where:
- Employment Rate: 76.3%, higher than the national average of 71.0%.
- Self-Employment Rate: 12.0%, significantly above the Flintshire average of 8.5%, reflecting the entrepreneurial nature of the rural economy.
- Unemployment Rate: 4.2%, below both regional (6.4%) and national (7.6%) levels.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Donoher, Megan Haf (2024-07-15). "The Five Villages Chronicle publishes 150 editions". The Leader (Welsh newspaper). Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "5 villages main". www.5villages.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-07.