Postcode insights

LL53 5YG

Abererch

Gwynedd

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Detailed insights for LL53 5YG

Overview

Postcode LL53 5YG is located in a remote rural village, within the Abererch ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn is £45,127 per year. The nearest station is Abererch, about 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn is £45,127 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL53 5YG.

Transport

The nearest station is Abererch located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
133.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.39(+3%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.81(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.94(-46%)
Other theft
3.15(-31%)
Public order
3.15(-62%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
98.46%
Irish
2
0.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.38%
Other White
1
0.38%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
33.94%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.1%
No qualifications
37
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
66.94%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.26%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.03%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Abererch

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)13
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £262K

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Abererch area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abererch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£245,500£195
Detached7£235,000£168
Terraced3£190,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abererch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abererch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,000£202,500£96,750
2017£244,000£163,750£127,000
2018£300,000£210,000£106,000
2019£247,500£156,000£106,000
2020£219,000£170,000£150,000
2021£265,000£255,000£136,500
2022£260,000£250,000£170,000
2023£485,000£151,000£135,000
2024£339,000£293,000£170,000
2025£260,000£245,500£155,000
2026£275,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abererch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abererch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145£133£132
2017£159£166£177
2018£203£154£172
2019£230£189£156
2020£210£129£173
2021£230£220£168
2022£250£194£214
2023£392£147£218
2024£334£214£211
2025£170£195£232
2026£311£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abererch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL53 5YG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL53 5YG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Esgairwen, Pwllheli, LL53 5YFDetachedFreehold£520,000
25 Jun 2025Bro Gwent, Caernarfon Road, Pwllheli, LL53 5YESemi-DetachedFreehold£296,500
28 Mar 2025Coppar Bryn, Caernarvon Road, Pwllheli, LL53 6TTDetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the LL53 5YG postcode area, located within Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL53 5YG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd AbererchWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL53 5YG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Roberts

Abererch - 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
WardAbererchW05001507
ParishLlannorW04000084
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cricieth & LlanaelhaearnW02000020
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 011AW01000047
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL53 5YG

Is LL53 5YG (Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn) safe?

The area around LL53 5YG records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near LL53 5YG?

The median sale price around LL53 5YG in Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn is £225,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL53 5YG?

There is 1 school close to LL53 5YG, including Ysgol Gynradd Abererch. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL53 5YG?

LL53 5YG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,234 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL53 5YG (Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL53 5YG is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Roberts (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.