Postcode insights

LL55 4UY

Caernarfon Road

Glaslyn

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Detailed insights for LL55 4UY

Overview

Postcode LL55 4UY 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 5.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.5%
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

14.5%

Approximately 14.5% 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 LL55 4UY.

Transport

The nearest station is Porthmadog located about 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
238
Population density
39.8 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
225
94.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.84%
Other White
2
0.84%
Chinese
1
0.42%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
31.73%
No qualifications
40
19.23%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.73%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
58.12%
Owns with a mortgage
21
17.95%
Other social rented
13
11.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.13%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.27%
Total households: 117

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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 4UY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 4UY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 2025Tandderwen, Caernarfon Road, Caernarfon, LL55 4UYTerracedFreehold£260,000
07 Mar 2025Gwynfa, Caernarfon Road, Caernarfon, LL55 4UYTerracedFreehold£275,000
19 Feb 2026Tegfryn, 23, Oberon Woods, Caernarfon, LL55 4YWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£166,050
14 Aug 2025Dolydd, Caernarfon, LL55 4YBSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
06 Oct 202517, Gwynant Street, Caernarfon, LL55 4LYTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the LL55 4UY postcode area, located within Porthmadog, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL55 4UY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd BeddgelertWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL55 4UY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL55 4UY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSiop Y Pentref Emrys HouseStryd Yr Eglwys, Gwynedd, LL55 4YBWalking directions to Siop Y Pentref Emrys House

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL55 4UY, 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
ParishBeddgelertW04000048
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 LL55 4UY

Is LL55 4UY (Porthmadog) safe?

The area around LL55 4UY 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 LL55 4UY?

The median sale price around LL55 4UY in Porthmadog is £215,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL55 4UY?

There is 1 school close to LL55 4UY, including Ysgol Gynradd Beddgelert. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL55 4UY?

LL55 4UY 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 LL55 4UY (Porthmadog) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL55 4UY 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.