Postcode insights

LL49 9DU

Madoc Street West

Dwyrain Porthmadog

Interactive map showing LL49 9DU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LL49 9DU

Overview

Postcode LL49 9DU is located in a rural town, within the Dwyrain Porthmadog ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Porthmadog area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Porthmadog is £42,768 per year. The nearest station is Porthmadog, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Parc Porthmadoc.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Porthmadog has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,141 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Porthmadog has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20%

Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Porthmadog is £42,768 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL49 9DU.

Transport

The nearest station is Porthmadog located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL49 9DU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Porthmadog

N/A

Walking directions to Porthmadog

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL49 9DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miParc PorthmadocSmallWalking directions to Parc Porthmadoc

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
73.8 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
231
89.53%
Other White
13
5.04%
Other
7
2.71%
Pakistani
3
1.16%
Bangladeshi
1
0.39%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
28.44%
No qualifications
41
19.43%
Level 3 (A level)
37
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
37.5%
Owns with a mortgage
27
22.5%
Other social rented
19
15.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.17%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.83%
Total households: 120

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.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL49 9DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL49 9DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202655, Chapel Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9DNTerracedFreehold£155,000
27 Jun 202539, Chapel Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9DNTerracedFreehold£151,000
03 Jun 202540, New Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9EETerracedFreehold£170,000
26 Mar 202560, Snowdon Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9DFTerracedFreehold£195,000
16 Feb 20264, Glaslyn Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9EGTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the LL49 9DU postcode area, located within Porthmadog, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL49 9DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol EifionyddWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Eifion WynWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL49 9DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL49 9DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar93-95 High Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9EUWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miTescoHigh Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9NUWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miLondisStryd Fawr, Porthmadog, LL49 9LUWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miAldiFfordd Penamser, Porthmadog, LL49 9NYWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miLidlPenamser Road, Gwynedd, LL49 9NZWalking directions to Lidl

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL49 9DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nia Wyn Jeffreys

Dwyrain Porthmadog - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Liz Saville Roberts

Dwyfor Meirionnydd - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictGwyneddW06000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyDwyfor MeirionnyddW07000096
WardDwyrain PorthmadogW05001531
ParishPorthmadogW04000097
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PorthmadogW02000019
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 010CW01000105
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL49 9DU

Is LL49 9DU (Porthmadog) safe?

The area around LL49 9DU records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near LL49 9DU?

The median sale price around LL49 9DU in Porthmadog is £157,500 (about £150 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL49 9DU?

There are 2 schools close to LL49 9DU, including Ysgol Eifionydd and Ysgol Eifion Wyn. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL49 9DU?

The closest station to LL49 9DU is Porthmadog, about 390 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL49 9DU?

LL49 9DU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,141 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL49 9DU (Porthmadog) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL49 9DU is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local 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.