Lloc

{{Infobox UK place

| coordinates = {{coord|53.278866|-3.2968712|display=inline,title}}

| official_name = Lloc

| welsh_name =

| label_position = left

| population = 374

| population_ref = (2011)[https://www.streetcheck.co.uk/postcode/ch88rg Street Check (Census 2011)]

| 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

| static_image_caption = The Rock at Lloc (former) public house. The name reflects the villages close ties with Quarrying.

| type = Village

| community_wales = Whitford

| cardiff_distance_mi = 130

| cardiff_distance_km = 209

| cardiff_direction = South-Southeast (SSE)

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| lat = 53.278866

| long = -3.2968712

| zoom = 16

| width = 800

| height = 600

| mark = yes

| mark-label = Lloc

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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",{{Cite news |last=Donoher |first=Megan Haf |date=2024-07-15 |title=The Five Villages Chronicle publishes 150 editions |url=https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24438411.holywell-five-villages-chronicle-publishes-150-editions/ |access-date=2024-12-07 |work=The Leader (Welsh newspaper)}} which includes Lloc and the neighbouring villages of Carmel, Gorsedd, Pantasaph, and Whitford since 1987.{{Cite web |title=5 villages main |url=https://www.5villages.org.uk/ |access-date=2024-12-07 |website=www.5villages.org.uk}}

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:{{cn|date=December 2024}}

= 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.{{cn|date=December 2024}}

= 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.{{cn|date=December 2024}}

= 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.{{cn|date=December 2024}}

References

Category:Villages in Flintshire

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