Lloc
| Lloc | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 The Rock at Lloc (former) public house. The name reflects the villages close ties with Quarrying. | |
  Lloc Location within Flintshire | |
| Population | 374 (2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SJ136765 |
| • Cardiff | 130 mi (210 km) South-Southeast (SSE) |
| Community | |
| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HOLYWELL |
| Postcode district | CH8 |
| Dialling code | 01352 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
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",[2] which includes Lloc and the neighbouring villages of Carmel, Gorsedd, Pantasaph, and Whitford since 1987.[3]
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:
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.
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.
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.
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lloc.
- ^ Street Check (Census 2011)
- ^ Donoher, Megan Haf (15 July 2024). "The Five Villages Chronicle publishes 150 editions". The Leader (Welsh newspaper). Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "5 villages main". www.5villages.org.uk. Retrieved 7 December 2024.