Postcode insights

LL49 9HX

Stryd Y Llan

Gorllewin Porthmadog

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Detailed insights for LL49 9HX

Overview

Postcode LL49 9HX is located in a rural town, within the Gorllewin Porthmadog ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Porthmadog area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Porthmadog has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,661 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Porthmadog has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.3%

Approximately 24.3% 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 9HX.

Transport

The nearest station is Porthmadog located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL49 9HX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Porthmadog

N/A

Walking directions to Porthmadog

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL49 9HX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miParc PorthmadocSmallWalking directions to Parc Porthmadoc

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
1,122.9 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
293
94.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.94%
Chinese
3
0.97%
Other White
3
0.97%
Indian
1
0.32%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
30.96%
No qualifications
63
22.42%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
43.5%
Other social rented
37
20.9%
Owns with a mortgage
31
17.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
12.43%
Social rents from council
6
3.39%
Total households: 177

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.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL49 9HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL49 9HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 2025118, Pensyflog, Porthmadog, LL49 9LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£169,000
19 Dec 202550, East Avenue, Porthmadog, LL49 9ELTerracedFreehold£155,000
31 Oct 202535, East Avenue, Porthmadog, LL49 9ELTerracedFreehold£110,000
07 Nov 2025139, High Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9HDTerracedFreehold£220,000
27 Feb 202632, East Avenue, Porthmadog, LL49 9ENTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL49 9HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Eifion WynWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol EifionyddWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol Y GorlanWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL49 9HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL49 9HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlPenamser Road, Gwynedd, LL49 9NZWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miTescoHigh Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9NUWalking directions to Tesco
0.1 miAldiFfordd Penamser, Porthmadog, LL49 9NYWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSpar93-95 High Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9EUWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Gwilym Owen Jones

Gorllewin Porthmadog - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

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
ParishPorthmadogW04000097
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PorthmadogW02000019
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 010DW01000106
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LL49 9HX

Is LL49 9HX (Porthmadog) safe?

The area around LL49 9HX records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9HX?

The median sale price around LL49 9HX in Porthmadog is £263,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL49 9HX?

There are 3 schools close to LL49 9HX, including Ysgol Eifion Wyn, Ysgol Eifionydd and Ysgol Y Gorlan. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL49 9HX?

The closest station to LL49 9HX is Porthmadog, about 175 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL49 9HX?

LL49 9HX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,661 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.