Postcode insights

LL53 5YW

Morfa'r Garreg

Gogledd Pwllheli

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Detailed insights for LL53 5YW

Overview

Postcode LL53 5YW is located in a rural town, within the Gogledd Pwllheli ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn is £42,977 per year. The nearest station is Pwllheli, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
36.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,078 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.2%

Approximately 36.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn is £42,977 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Pwllheli located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LL53 5YW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Pwllheli

N/A

Walking directions to Pwllheli

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
146.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.33(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.12(+231%)
Shoplifting
21.08(+228%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.33(+109%)
Public order
14.85(+81%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
97.47%
Irish
2
0.84%
Other White
2
0.84%
Indian
1
0.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.42%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
27.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
26.92%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
31.16%
Other social rented
37
26.81%
Owns with a mortgage
23
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.77%
Social rents from council
13
9.42%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Gogledd Pwllheli

Median price£154,250
Price per sq ft£184
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £293K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £154,250 (about £184 per square foot) in Gogledd Pwllheli area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gogledd Pwllheli over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£350,000£249
Semi-Detached4£250,000£167
Terraced14£141,000£179
Flats1£112,000£88

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gogledd Pwllheli

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gogledd Pwllheli.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£175,000£105,000
2017£220,000£206,000£99,500
2018£180,000£185,000£114,750
2019£216,250£181,000£122,500
2020£280,000£124,250£110,000
2021£326,750£125,000£132,500
2022£370,000£298,000£159,998
2023£400,000£241,500£130,000
2024£350,000£295,000£165,000
2025£325,000£265,000£149,750
2026£250,000£151,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gogledd Pwllheli.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gogledd Pwllheli.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£418£205£129
2017£199£145£146
2018£187£211£155
2019£204£206£121
2020£196£116£168
2021£285£155£179
2022£294£216£203
2023£266£181£213
2024£306£213£187
2025£249£217£188
2026£167£113
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gogledd Pwllheli.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gogledd Pwllheli in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL53 5YW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL53 5YW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202655, Morfa'R Garreg, Pwllheli, LL53 5AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
22 Oct 202560, Morfa'R Garreg, Pwllheli, LL53 5BATerracedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the LL53 5YW postcode area, located within Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL53 5YW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miNot applicableYsgol CymerauWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableYsgol Glan y MorWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Elin Hywel

Gogledd Pwllheli - 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
WardGogledd PwllheliW05001538
ParishPwllheliW04000098
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pwllheli & Morfa NefynW02000021
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 012DW01000108
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LL53 5YW

Is LL53 5YW (Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn) safe?

The area around LL53 5YW records about 121 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LL53 5YW?

The median sale price around LL53 5YW in Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn is £154,250 (about £184 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL53 5YW?

There are 2 schools close to LL53 5YW, including Ysgol Cymerau and Ysgol Glan y Mor. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LL53 5YW?

The closest station to LL53 5YW is Pwllheli, about 966 m away.

How deprived is the area around LL53 5YW?

LL53 5YW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,078 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL53 5YW (Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.