Lloc
| Lloc | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 The Rock at Lloc (former) public house. The name reflects the villages close ties with Quarrying. | |
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| 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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]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
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- ^ Street Check (Census 2011)
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