LL49 9HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meadow Drive, 0.7km from Porthmadog in Porthmadog. Administratively it sits within Dwyrain Porthmadog ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, down 13.5% 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 9HU are sourced from Output Area W00000535 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW DRIVE, LL49 9HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW DRIVE, LL49 9HU.
299
55
£ 35,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LL49 9HU spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL49 9HU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 257,500
9 sales · Mean £ 269,111
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LL49 9HU is moderate at 71 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Breaktimes0.5 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Glaslyn Tandoori0.8 km
- Ochirly Oriental0.6 km
- Sbortport0.7 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Archfarchnad Aldi0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Spar0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Emilia's0.5 km
- Tecawê Madog Takeaway0.7 km
- Emilia's0.5 km
- Garreg Ddu Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Madog Takeaway0.7 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- G L & B L Williams0.7 km
- Spar0.9 km
- G L & B L Williams0.7 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Cig Porthmadog 0.6 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Clwb Pêl-droed Porthmadog0.9 km
- Golden Fleece0.9 km
- The Union Inn0.9 km
- Golden Fleece0.9 km
- Porthmadog Football Club Ltd0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Big Rock Cafe And Hotel0.7 km
- Tudor Lodge - Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- The Big Rock Cafe And Hotel0.7 km
- Tudor Lodge - Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Yr Hen Fecws0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Porthmadog0.2 km
- Minffordd3.4 km
- Penrhyndeudraeth4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow Drive Q0.1 km
- Maes Gerddi0.1 km
- Porthmadog War Memorial0.1 km
- Queen's Hotel Q0.1 km
- Porthmadog Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL499HU · Data under Open Government Licence