Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

MORFAR GARREG, LL53 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORFAR GARREG, LL53 5AU.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL53 5AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 53% social renting, LL53 5AU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

LL53 5AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Morfar Garreg, 0.2km from Marian-y-de in Pwllheli. Administratively it sits within De Pwllheli ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LL53 5AU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 LL53 5AU are sourced from Output Area W00000562 (shared with 4 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 LL53 5AU. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

5 sales · Mean £ 163,550

Terraced

£ 135,000

5 sales · Mean £ 122,700

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

LL53 5AU has low crime rates — 27 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Caffi Largo0.4 km
  • Mochyn, Buwch, Bara0.5 km
  • Parc Carafannau Gimblet Rock 0.3 km
  • The View Pwllheli0.4 km
  • Haulfryn - Gimblet Rock Holiday Park0.3 km
  • + 35 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Somerdale - Gwely a Brecwast0.4 km
  • The Victoria Hotel Kitchen & Bar0.4 km
  • Somerdale Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • The Victoria Hotel Kitchen & Bar0.4 km
  • Tower Hotel Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Archfarchnad Lidl0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Yummy Box0.9 km
  • Pekish0.9 km
  • Yummy Box0.9 km
  • Pekish0.9 km
  • Phoenix0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Fferyllfa Rowlands1.0 km
  • Gorsaf Betrol Glandon1.0 km
  • News Plus0.9 km
  • Glandon Spar Express Filling Station-1.0 km
  • News Plus0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Pen y Cob / Wetherspoons0.8 km
  • Penlan Fawr0.9 km
  • The Mitre0.9 km
  • Whitehall1.0 km
  • Pen Y Cob / Wetherspoons0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pwllheli0.8 km
  • Abererch2.8 km
  • Penychain5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Morfa`r Garreg Middle0.0 km
  • Morfa`r Garreg0.1 km
  • Morfa`r Garreg0.1 km
  • Morfa`r Garreg0.1 km
  • Gorsedd Circle0.3 km