LL49 9AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Porthmadog in Porthmadog. Administratively it sits within Gorllewin Porthmadog ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
For families considering a move, LL49 9AE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k. 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 9AE are sourced from Output Area W00000540 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, LL49 9AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, LL49 9AE.
126
52
£ 35,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 9AE spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL49 9AE. The average age is 52.2. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 210,000
9 sales · Mean £ 210,611
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LL49 9AE is moderate at 58 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
38 nearby- Costa0.2 km
- Glaslyn Tandoori0.3 km
- Ochirly Oriental0.5 km
- Sbortport0.4 km
- Siop Coffi T H0.5 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Archfarchnad Aldi0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Emilia's0.5 km
- Tecawê Madog Takeaway0.4 km
- Emilia's0.5 km
- Garreg Ddu Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- Madog Takeaway0.4 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Madog Garage0.8 km
- Welsh Highland Railway Ltd0.8 km
- Madog Garage0.8 km
- Welsh Highland Railway Ltd0.8 km
- Blas Y Mor0.4 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Royal Sportsman Hotel0.6 km
- Royal Sportsman Hotel0.6 km
- Yr Hen Fecws0.3 km
- Yr Hen Fecws0.3 km
- The Big Rock Cafe And Hotel0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Station Inn1.0 km
- Tafarn y Red Lion0.6 km
- Red Lion0.6 km
- Station Inn1.0 km
- Rheilffordd Ffestiniog (Y Trên Bach / Spooners)0.1 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Porthmadog1.0 km
- Minffordd2.8 km
- Penrhyndeudraeth4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Porthmadog Harbour0.0 km
- Porthmadog Harbour 0.0 km
- Porthmadog Harbour Ffestiniog Railway Station0.0 km
- Porthmadog Harbour Ffestiniog Railway Station0.0 km
- Harbour Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LL499AE · Data under Open Government Licence