Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

LL49 9AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL49 9AY.

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Population

126

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LL49 9AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL49 9AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Borth-y-Gest in Porthmadog. Administratively it sits within Gorllewin Porthmadog ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL49 9AY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LL49 9AY are sourced from Output Area W00000540 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL49 9AY. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LL49 9AY has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Glaslyn Tandoori0.7 km
  • Gorsaf Wasanaethau Mile End0.7 km
  • Ochirly Oriental0.9 km
  • Sbortport0.9 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Emilia's1.0 km
  • Tecawê Madog Takeaway0.9 km
  • Emilia's1.0 km
  • Garreg Ddu Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Madog Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Gwesty Tŷ Mawr0.7 km
  • Plas Gwynfryn0.7 km
  • Ty Mawr Hotel0.7 km
  • Yr Hen Fecws0.7 km
  • Yr Hen Fecws0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Blas Y Mor0.9 km
  • Cariad Gelato0.8 km
  • Craft Centre Cymru0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.7 km
  • L Rowlands & Co0.8 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Rheilffordd Ffestiniog (Y Trên Bach / Spooners)0.6 km
  • Tafarn Pencei0.5 km
  • The Australia0.8 km
  • The Ship0.7 km
  • Spooners0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Spar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Porthmadog1.4 km
  • Minffordd3.2 km
  • Tygwyn4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Min-y-Mor0.3 km
  • Pen-y-Bryn0.4 km