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Dwyrain Porthmadog

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About

Dwyrain Porthmadog ward encompasses the eastern side of the town, stretching inland from the harbour. The area includes residential streets and local commercial services. It is bordered by the Glaslyn estuary, with views across to the Cob embankment and railway. The ward contains part of the town's historical slate port infrastructure, now adapted for leisure and tourism.

Inland, the ward extends into more modern housing developments and community facilities. The landscape rises towards the foothills of Snowdonia, providing a backdrop. The area's character is directly shaped by its history as a terminus for the Ffestiniog Railway, with the station and related operations a central feature. Local geography is defined by the meeting of river, estuary, and upland.

Area overview

On average Dwyrain Porthmadog has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dwyrain Porthmadog is £42,768 per year. Dwyrain Porthmadog is home to around 1,729 people, with a population density of about 382.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dwyrain Porthmadog Population
1,729
Population density
382.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.38(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.13(+59%)
Shoplifting
15.62(+125%)
Public order
10.41(+17%)
Other theft
3.47(-31%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,627
94.05%
Other White
54
3.12%
White and Black African (mixed)
9
0.52%
Other
7
0.4%
Other Asian
5
0.29%
Total population: 1,730

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
327
23.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
278
19.99%
No qualifications
259
18.62%
Level 3 (A level)
247
17.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
128
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 1,391

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
295
40.58%
Owns with a mortgage
156
21.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
118
16.23%
Other social rented
76
10.45%
Social rents from council
41
5.64%
Total households: 727

Property prices in Dwyrain Porthmadog

Based on 6 recent sales, the median property price is £169,500 in Dwyrain Porthmadog area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dwyrain Porthmadog in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dwyrain Porthmadog over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£470,000
Flats1£150,000
Semi-Detached1£169,000
Terraced3£170,000

10 years median price trend in Dwyrain Porthmadog

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dwyrain Porthmadog.

All postcodes in Dwyrain Porthmadog

LL499DP

Epworth Villas

LL499EB

Chandlers Place

LL499NN

Snowdon Place

LL499EF

Eryri Terrace

LL499DH

Heol-Y-Wyddfa

LL499EP

Heol-Y-Wyddfa

LL499LE

Maes Gerddi

LL499NB

Britannia Terrace

LL499DU

Madoc Street West

LL499LR

High Street

LL499DB

Madoc Street

LL499DN

Chapel Street

LL499EJ

Glaslyn Street

LL499HS

Heol-Y-Wyddfa

LL499DS

Chapel Street

LL499EU

High Street

LL499LB

Pensyflog

LL499DR

Chapel Street

LL499HU

Meadow Drive

LL499PQ

Heol-Y-Wyddfa

LL499EN

East Avenue

LL499NG

Tros Y Bent

LL499PH

Dwyrain Porthmadog

LL499ED

New Street

LL499EQ

Dwyrain Porthmadog

LL499EG

Glaslyn Street

LL499HD

High Street

LL499LY

Britannia Place

LL499AX

Dwyrain Porthmadog

LL499DL

Madoc Street

LL499HT

Dwyrain Porthmadog

LL499BY

Back Snowdon Street

LL499DW

Tanner Terrace

LL499EH

Cambrian Terrace

LL499PR

Dwyrain Porthmadog

LL499DG

Saw Mill

LL499NA

Tan Y Graig

LL499HA

High Street

LL499EY

Dwyrain Porthmadog

LL499BF

Dwyrain Porthmadog

LL499EA

Madoc Street West

LL499HR

Maes Gerddi

LL499PW

Pensyflog

LL499DY

Pensyflog

LL499DD

Garden Place

LL499EW

Hughendon Cottages

LL499LD

Pensyflog

LL499PP

Heol-Y-Wyddfa

LL499BT

Snowdon Street

LL499HY

Meadow Drive

LL499JN

Dwyrain Porthmadog

LL499NH

Surveyors Place

LL499EL

East Avenue

LL499BU

Madoc Street

LL499DT

Bakers Lane

LL499LA

Pensyflog

LL499EE

New Street

LL499HB

High Street

LL499DF

Snowdon Street

LL499PG

Madoc Street

LL499NL

Madog Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.