Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

CHAPEL STREET, LL49 9DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, LL49 9DN.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LL49 9DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 14.7% year-on-year.

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

LL49 9DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Street, 0.2km from Porthmadog in Porthmadog. Administratively it sits within Dwyrain Porthmadog ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL49 9DN represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.7% year-on-year. 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 9DN are sourced from Output Area W00000532 (shared with 8 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 9DN. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 141,000

20 sales · Mean £ 139,650

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

Crime around LL49 9DN is above average at 106 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences71
Shoplifting40
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson21

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Breaktimes0.7 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • Glaslyn Tandoori0.4 km
  • Ochirly Oriental0.2 km
  • Sbortport0.2 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Archfarchnad Aldi0.4 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Emilia's0.2 km
  • Tecawê Madog Takeaway0.2 km
  • Emilia's0.2 km
  • Garreg Ddu Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • Madog Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Madog Garage0.4 km
  • Millets0.7 km
  • Travis Perkins0.9 km
  • Welsh Highland Railway Ltd0.3 km
  • GO Outdoors Express0.7 km
  • + 47 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Royal Sportsman Hotel0.2 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Royal Sportsman Hotel0.2 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Yr Hen Fecws0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Station Inn0.5 km
  • Tafarn y Red Lion0.1 km
  • Red Lion0.1 km
  • Station Inn0.5 km
  • Clwb Pêl-droed Porthmadog0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Porthmadog0.5 km
  • Minffordd3.0 km
  • Penrhyndeudraeth4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Madog Street0.1 km
  • Sportsman0.2 km
  • Porthmadog Police Station Q0.2 km
  • Thedford House Q0.2 km
  • Porthmadog Tesco0.2 km