Postcode LL49 9EL 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 0.1 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.
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.
Porthmadog has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Porthmadog is £42,768 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL49 9EL.
The nearest station is Porthmadog located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Porthmadog | N/A | Walking directions to Porthmadog |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Parc Porthmadoc | Small | Walking directions to Parc Porthmadoc |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £157,500 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL49 9EL.
In the LL49 9EL postcode area, located within Porthmadog, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL49 9EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | High Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9NU | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 93-95 High Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9EU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Ffordd Penamser, Porthmadog, LL49 9NY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Penamser Road, Gwynedd, LL49 9NZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Stryd Fawr, Porthmadog, LL49 9LU | Walking directions to Londis |
Elected local representatives for LL49 9EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nia Wyn Jeffreys
Dwyrain Porthmadog - Elected 5 May 2022
Liz Saville Roberts
Dwyfor Meirionnydd - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LL49 9EL 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.
The median sale price around LL49 9EL in Porthmadog is £157,500 (about £150 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to LL49 9EL, including Ysgol Eifionydd, Ysgol Eifion Wyn and Ysgol Y Gorlan. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LL49 9EL is Porthmadog, about 145 m away.
LL49 9EL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL49 9EL 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).
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.