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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
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
48(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.24(+56%)
Shoplifting
16.19(+152%)
Public order
12.15(+48%)
Other theft
5.21(+14%)
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

Median price£157,500
Price per sq ft£150
Sales (last 12 months)10
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £185K

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 (about £150 per square foot) in Dwyrain Porthmadog area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £220,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dwyrain Porthmadog over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced10£157,500£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dwyrain Porthmadog

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dwyrain Porthmadog.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,475£105,000£96,000
2017£192,500£136,750£120,000
2018£365,000£235,000£110,000
2019£220,000£132,475£120,500
2020£167,500£205,000£125,000
2021£212,500£240,000£132,500
2022£246,000£231,000£140,000
2023£250,000£292,000£180,000
2024£250,000£240,000£164,250
2025£470,000£169,000£175,000
2026£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dwyrain Porthmadog.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dwyrain Porthmadog.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£104£114
2017£139£118
2018£210£116
2019£116£139
2020£175£146
2021£166£149
2022£174£190
2023£249£164
2024£196£187
2025£185£141
2026£163
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dwyrain Porthmadog.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Dwyrain Porthmadog

Is Dwyrain Porthmadog safe?

Dwyrain Porthmadog records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dwyrain Porthmadog?

The median sale price in Dwyrain Porthmadog is £157,500 (about £150 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Dwyrain Porthmadog?

Dwyrain Porthmadog scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dwyrain Porthmadog sits around rank 1,141 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dwyrain Porthmadog?

The average household income in Dwyrain Porthmadog is around £42,768 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dwyrain Porthmadog?

Dwyrain Porthmadog is represented by 1 elected councillor: Nia Wyn Jeffreys (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.