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.
MORFAR GARREG, LL53 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORFAR GARREG, LL53 5AU.
258
40
£ 35,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL53 5AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Yummy Box0.9 km
- Pekish0.9 km
- Yummy Box0.9 km
- Pekish0.9 km
- Phoenix0.8 km
- + 1 more
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LL535AU · Data under Open Government Licence