Postcode insights

LL49 9UB

Mersey Street

Gorllewin Porthmadog

Interactive map showing LL49 9UB and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LL49 9UB

Overview

Postcode LL49 9UB is located in a remote rural village, 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 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.1%
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

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% 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 9UB.

Transport

The nearest station is Porthmadog located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
147
Population density
606.7 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
139
94.56%
Pakistani
2
1.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.36%
Chinese
1
0.68%
Caribbean
1
0.68%
Total population: 147

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
48.84%
Level 3 (A level)
30
23.26%
No qualifications
14
10.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
5.43%
Apprenticeship
7
5.43%
Total 16+ residents: 129

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
65.38%
Owns with a mortgage
16
20.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
6.41%
Social rents from council
2
2.56%
Other social rented
2
2.56%
Total households: 78

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 9UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL49 9UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Aug 202513, Mersey Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9UBTerracedFreehold£280,000
03 Oct 20259, Glyn Terrace, Porthmadog, LL49 9UDTerracedFreehold£192,500
28 Apr 202627, Ralph Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9UATerracedFreehold£329,950
23 May 202526, Ralph Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9UATerracedFreehold£305,000
25 Apr 20258, Ralph Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9UATerracedFreehold£280,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL49 9UB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableYsgol BorthygestWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableYsgol Eifion WynWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL49 9UB, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL49 9UB

Is LL49 9UB (Porthmadog) safe?

The area around LL49 9UB 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 9UB?

The median sale price around LL49 9UB 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 9UB?

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

How deprived is the area around LL49 9UB?

LL49 9UB 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 9UB (Porthmadog) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL49 9UB 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).

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.