Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

LL49 9DY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

299

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Avg Age

55

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

LL49 9DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (55) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

LL49 9DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Porthmadog in Porthmadog. Administratively it sits within Dwyrain Porthmadog ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL49 9DY represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 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 9DY are sourced from Output Area W00000535 (shared with 9 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 9DY. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

Crime around LL49 9DY is moderate at 83 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 offences75
Shoplifting28
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson18

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Breaktimes0.5 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Glaslyn Tandoori0.6 km
  • Ochirly Oriental0.4 km
  • Sbortport0.5 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Archfarchnad Aldi0.4 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

52 nearby
  • G L & B L Williams0.9 km
  • G L & B L Williams0.9 km
  • Cig Porthmadog 0.4 km
  • L Rowlands & Co0.4 km
  • Paganuzzi0.4 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Clwb Pêl-droed Porthmadog0.8 km
  • Porthmadog Football Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Rheilffordd Ffestiniog (Y Trên Bach / Spooners)0.9 km
  • Tafarn Pencei0.8 km
  • The Australia0.6 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • The Big Rock Cafe And Hotel0.4 km
  • Tudor Lodge - Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • The Big Rock Cafe And Hotel0.4 km
  • Tudor Lodge - Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • Yr Hen Fecws0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Porthmadog0.3 km
  • Minffordd3.2 km
  • Penrhyndeudraeth4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ysgol Eifionydd0.1 km
  • Porthmadog Railway Station0.1 km
  • Porthmadog Rail Station0.1 km
  • Porthmadog Rail Station0.1 km
  • Queen's Hotel Q0.1 km