Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

GARTH ROAD, LL49 9BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARTH ROAD, LL49 9BG.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL49 9BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Average age 58, 70% owned. LL49 9BG is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 58).

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

LL49 9BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garth Road, 0.3km from Porthmadog in Porthmadog. Administratively it sits within Gorllewin Porthmadog ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL49 9BG represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 9BG are sourced from Output Area W00000541 (shared with 21 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 9BG. The average age is 57.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

Crime around LL49 9BG is moderate at 57 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour25
Shoplifting21
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson7

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Breaktimes0.9 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • Glaslyn Tandoori0.2 km
  • Ochirly Oriental0.4 km
  • Sbortport0.4 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Archfarchnad Aldi0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Emilia's0.5 km
  • Tecawê Madog Takeaway0.4 km
  • Emilia's0.5 km
  • Garreg Ddu Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • Madog Takeaway0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Madog Garage0.6 km
  • Millets0.9 km
  • Welsh Highland Railway Ltd0.8 km
  • GO Outdoors Express0.9 km
  • Madog Garage0.6 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Royal Sportsman Hotel0.6 km
  • Royal Sportsman Hotel0.6 km
  • Yr Hen Fecws0.1 km
  • Yr Hen Fecws0.1 km
  • The Big Rock Cafe And Hotel0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Station Inn1.0 km
  • Tafarn y Red Lion0.5 km
  • Red Lion0.5 km
  • Station Inn1.0 km
  • Rheilffordd Ffestiniog (Y Trên Bach / Spooners)0.3 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Porthmadog0.9 km
  • Minffordd3.1 km
  • Penrhyndeudraeth4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Heol-y-Parc0.1 km
  • Garthfield0.2 km
  • Porthmadog Park Stand B0.3 km
  • Porthmadog Park Stand A0.3 km
  • The Australia0.3 km