LL49 9AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Porthmadog in Porthmadog. Administratively it sits within Gorllewin Porthmadog ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
For families considering a move, LL49 9AS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, 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 LL49 9AS are sourced from Output Area W00000540 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL49 9AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL49 9AS.
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
LL49 9AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 64% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL49 9AS. 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
£ 190,000
7 sales · Mean £ 191,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL49 9AS has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Costa0.4 km
- Glaslyn Tandoori0.4 km
- Ochirly Oriental0.5 km
- Sbortport0.5 km
- Siop Coffi T H0.5 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Archfarchnad Aldi0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Emilia's0.6 km
- Tecawê Madog Takeaway0.5 km
- Emilia's0.6 km
- Garreg Ddu Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Madog Takeaway0.5 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Madog Garage0.8 km
- Welsh Highland Railway Ltd1.0 km
- Madog Garage0.8 km
- Welsh Highland Railway Ltd1.0 km
- Blas Y Mor0.5 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Royal Sportsman Hotel0.7 km
- Royal Sportsman Hotel0.7 km
- Yr Hen Fecws0.3 km
- Yr Hen Fecws0.3 km
- The Big Rock Cafe And Hotel0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Tafarn y Red Lion0.7 km
- Red Lion0.7 km
- Rheilffordd Ffestiniog (Y Trên Bach / Spooners)0.3 km
- Tafarn Pencei0.1 km
- The Australia0.4 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Porthmadog1.0 km
- Minffordd3.0 km
- Penrhyndeudraeth4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Pen-y-Bryn0.3 km
- Heol-y-Parc0.3 km
- Harbour Railway Station0.3 km
- Porthmadog Harbour Ffestiniog Railway Station0.3 km
- Porthmadog Harbour Ffestiniog Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LL499AS · Data under Open Government Licence