Postcode insights

LL49 9TB

Stepiau

Glaslyn

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Detailed insights for LL49 9TB

Overview

Postcode LL49 9TB is located in a remote rural village, within the Glaslyn ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Porthmadog area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below 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 1.9 miles away.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.5%
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 1,082 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Porthmadog has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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 9TB.

Transport

The nearest station is Porthmadog located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
452
Population density
34.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.66(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.23(+48%)
Public order
11.71(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.85(-20%)
Other theft
3.34(-27%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
432
95.58%
Other White
9
1.99%
Irish
6
1.33%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.44%
Total population: 452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
34.66%
Level 3 (A level)
85
22.49%
No qualifications
51
13.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
11.9%
Apprenticeship
32
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
113
56.22%
Owns with a mortgage
48
23.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
9.45%
Other social rented
8
3.98%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.48%
Total households: 201

Property prices in Glaslyn

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £320K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Glaslyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Glaslyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£350,000£337
Terraced10£213,750£245
Semi-Detached4£178,025£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Glaslyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glaslyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£158,750£134,500
2017£227,500£169,950£127,500
2018£285,000£180,000£145,000
2019£277,500£118,000£130,250
2020£204,250£170,000£142,000
2021£290,000£201,500£183,250
2022£270,250£195,000£175,000
2023£338,500£235,000£137,500
2024£285,000£225,000£167,000
2025£327,533£190,000£213,750
2026£158,025£131,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glaslyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glaslyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£169£143
2017£199£454£243
2018£193£174£187
2019£212£126£167
2020£194£189£177
2021£249£165£220
2022£246£208£213
2023£293£216£199
2024£296£246£198
2025£276£264£272
2026£139£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glaslyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Glaslyn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL49 9TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL49 9TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 20252, Stepiau, Porthmadog, LL49 9TBSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
05 Feb 20261, Penrhiw Terrace, Porthmadog, LL49 9TATerracedFreehold£129,000
23 May 2025Ael Y Bryn, Porthmadog, LL49 9SSDetachedFreehold£282,500

Schools

In the LL49 9TB postcode area, located within Porthmadog, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

June Jones

Glaslyn - 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
WardGlaslynW05001535
ParishDolbenmaenW04000060
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PorthmadogW02000019
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 010EW01000107
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL49 9TB

Is LL49 9TB (Porthmadog) safe?

The area around LL49 9TB records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9TB?

The median sale price around LL49 9TB in Porthmadog is £215,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around LL49 9TB?

LL49 9TB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,082 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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