Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

LL53 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL53 5AY.

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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 5AY 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 5AY 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 5AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from South Beach in Pwllheli. Administratively it sits within De Pwllheli ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LL53 5AY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5AY 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 5AY. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

LL53 5AY has low crime rates — 20 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Caffi Largo0.7 km
  • Mochyn, Buwch, Bara0.7 km
  • Parc Carafannau Gimblet Rock 0.0 km
  • The View Pwllheli0.1 km
  • Haulfryn - Gimblet Rock Holiday Park0.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Somerdale - Gwely a Brecwast0.7 km
  • The Victoria Hotel Kitchen & Bar0.7 km
  • Somerdale Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • The Victoria Hotel Kitchen & Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pwllheli1.1 km
  • Abererch2.6 km
  • Penychain4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Morfa`r Garreg0.2 km
  • Morfa`r Garreg Middle0.3 km
  • Morfa`r Garreg0.4 km
  • Gimblet Rock Caravan Park0.4 km
  • Morfa`r Garreg0.4 km