LL53 5BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Morfar Garreg, 0.3km from South Beach in Pwllheli. Administratively it sits within De Pwllheli ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LL53 5BA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, 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 5BA are sourced from Output Area W00000562 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORFAR GARREG, LL53 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORFAR GARREG, LL53 5BA.
258
40
£ 35,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL53 5BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in LL53 5BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 5BA. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 123,500
4 sales · Mean £ 130,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL53 5BA has low crime rates — 36 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
28 nearby- Caffi Largo0.4 km
- Mochyn, Buwch, Bara0.5 km
- Parc Carafannau Gimblet Rock 0.2 km
- The View Pwllheli0.3 km
- Haulfryn - Gimblet Rock Holiday Park0.2 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Somerdale - Gwely a Brecwast0.5 km
- The Victoria Hotel Kitchen & Bar0.5 km
- Somerdale Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- The Victoria Hotel Kitchen & Bar0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Yummy Box1.0 km
- Yummy Box1.0 km
- Phoenix0.9 km
- Phoenix0.9 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Cigyddion Pwllheli0.9 km
- Iechyd1.0 km
- L Rowlands & Co1.0 km
- Pysgod Llyn (Llyn Seafoods)1.0 km
- Sgwps0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Pen y Cob / Wetherspoons0.9 km
- Penlan Fawr1.0 km
- The Mitre1.0 km
- Pen Y Cob / Wetherspoons0.9 km
- Penlan Fawr1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pwllheli0.9 km
- Abererch2.9 km
- Penychain5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Morfa`r Garreg0.1 km
- Morfa`r Garreg Middle0.1 km
- Morfa`r Garreg0.1 km
- Morfa`r Garreg0.2 km
- Gorsedd Circle0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL535BA · Data under Open Government Licence