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Gorllewin Porthmadog

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About

Gorllewin Porthmadog ward encompasses the western part of the town of Porthmadog and its immediate surrounding area. The ward is defined by its coastal position at the mouth of the Glaslyn estuary, with views across the water to the Cob causeway and the mountains of Eryri. The layout includes the historic harbour area and residential streets extending inland. This is a primarily Welsh-speaking community with a focus on local services and small-scale tourism linked to its maritime history.

The area's character is shaped by its industrial heritage as a former slate port, evident in the architecture of the old harbour and warehouses. The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways have their main terminus here, with steam trains departing regularly into the surrounding landscape. Natural features include the expansive sands of Traeth Bach and the protected saltmarsh environments along the estuary edges. The ward functions as a residential and commercial centre for the wider locality.

Area overview

On average Gorllewin Porthmadog has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gorllewin Porthmadog is £42,768 per year. Gorllewin Porthmadog is home to around 1,506 people, with a population density of about 173.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gorllewin Porthmadog Population
1,506
Population density
173.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.75(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.18(+186%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.92(+171%)
Shoplifting
19.26(+200%)
Public order
12.62(+54%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,424
94.3%
Other White
30
1.99%
Other Asian
12
0.79%
Chinese
9
0.6%
Irish
9
0.6%
Total population: 1,510

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
526
38.34%
No qualifications
247
18%
Level 3 (A level)
207
15.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
162
11.81%
Apprenticeship
102
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 1,372

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
480
60.3%
Owns with a mortgage
128
16.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
74
9.3%
Other social rented
54
6.78%
Other forms of private rent
46
5.78%
Total households: 796

Property prices in Gorllewin Porthmadog

Median price£263,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £325K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Gorllewin Porthmadog area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £554,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorllewin Porthmadog over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£520,000£—
Detached13£270,000£316
Terraced10£196,250£209
Flats1£150,000£465

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gorllewin Porthmadog

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorllewin Porthmadog.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£160,000£115,000
2017£235,000£187,500£245,000£145,000
2018£219,750£152,750£139,375£164,500
2019£215,000£135,500£207,400£180,000
2020£255,000£170,000£255,000£182,500
2021£282,500£163,675£280,000£174,999
2022£294,750£210,000£212,500£220,000
2023£305,000£150,000£270,000£207,500
2024£270,000£165,000£247,500£220,000
2025£278,750£156,250£195,000£196,250
2026£270,000£520,000£264,975
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorllewin Porthmadog.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorllewin Porthmadog.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£242£149
2017£177£328£221£149
2018£170£288£243£171
2019£213£312£181£172
2020£248£379£191£190
2021£265£305£291£188
2022£292£350£239£223
2023£270£340£196£241
2024£264£262£240£218
2025£304£422£216£178
2026£301£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorllewin Porthmadog.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Gorllewin Porthmadog

Is Gorllewin Porthmadog safe?

Gorllewin Porthmadog records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Gorllewin Porthmadog?

The median sale price in Gorllewin Porthmadog is £263,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Gorllewin Porthmadog?

Gorllewin Porthmadog scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gorllewin Porthmadog sits around rank 1,661 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 Gorllewin Porthmadog?

The average household income in Gorllewin Porthmadog is around £42,768 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Gorllewin Porthmadog?

Gorllewin Porthmadog is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gwilym Owen Jones (Independent).

All postcodes in Gorllewin Porthmadog

LL499YS

Cefn Y Gader

LL499TU

Pilot Houses

LL499HN

Railway Place

LL499AH

Gorllewin Porthmadog

LL499BL

Marine Terrace

LL499PB

The Crescent

LL499BN

Garth Road

LL499YU

Tyddyn Adi

LL499YG

Main Drive

LL499HG

Penamser Road

LL499YQ

Chalet Park

LL499LU

Gorllewin Porthmadog

LL499PE

The Square

LL499BH

Roche Terrace

LL499AS

Oakley Wharf

LL499HX

Stryd Y Llan

LL499TN

Garth Road

LL499AJ

Oakley Wharf

LL499NE

South Snowdon Wharf

LL499AF

Dora Street

LL499GA

Awel Y Grug

LL499YW

Ffordd Morfa Bychan

LL499NW

High Street

LL499BW

Dora Street

LL499PD

Tuhwnt-Ir-Bwlch

LL499LN

Gorllewin Porthmadog

LL499LW

Bank Place

LL499TT

Amanda Terrace

LL499AR

Heol Y Parc

LL499AN

Osmond Terrace

LL499AP

Lombard Street

LL499YE

Ffordd Morfa Bychan

LL499GB

Penamser Road

LL499UH

Tan Y Foel

LL499TY

Church Road

LL499YR

Y Ffridd

LL499UE

Tan Y Foel

LL499NZ

Penamser Industrial Estate

LL499ZP

Penamser Road

LL499BD

Hill Street

LL499UR

Morfa Bychan Road

LL499TW

Garth Road

LL499AY

Gorllewin Porthmadog

LL499YF

Ffordd Morfa Bychan

LL499AG

Mount Pleasant

LL499UU

Ffordd Morfa Bychan

LL499LL

Gorllewin Porthmadog

LL499YH

Beach Road

LL499NF

Tros Y Bent

LL499JA

Cefn Y Gader

LL499YL

Ffordd Porthmadog

LL499UF

Heol Merswy

LL499AE

High Street

LL499PF

Morfa Lodge Estate

LL499HF

Penamser Road

LL499SL

Penamser Road

LL499UY

Ffordd Morfa Bychan

LL499TP

Sea View Terrace

LL499AT

Corn Hill

LL499ND

South Snowdon Wharf

LL499BE

Garth Terrace

LL499NY

Penamser Road

LL499PA

Penamser Road

LL499BA

Terrace Road

LL499BG

Garth Road

LL499UW

Borth Road

LL499UG

Ffordd Morfa Bychan

LL499LP

Gorllewin Porthmadog

LL499AD

Gorllewin Porthmadog

LL499NS

Gorllewin Porthmadog

LL499BB

Borth Road

LL499NU

High Street

LL499NJ

Pensyflog

LL499YA

Beach Road

LL499TS

Ivy Terrace

LL499UA

Ralph Street

LL499UP

Borth Road

LL499TR

Sea View Terrace

LL499YB

Beach Road

LL499YJ

Cae Eithin

LL499AU

Limekiln Cottages

LL499HW

Church Street

LL499AL

Osmond Lane

LL499UB

Mersey Street

LL499YD

Garreggoch Cottages

LL499UT

Morfa Bychan Road

LL499JJ

Y Berllan

LL499AA

Bank Place

LL499UD

Glyn Terrace

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.