LL49 9AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Borth-y-Gest in Porthmadog. Administratively it sits within Gorllewin Porthmadog ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
For families considering a move, LL49 9AY 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k. 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 9AY are sourced from Output Area W00000540 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL49 9AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL49 9AY.
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 9AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL49 9AY. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 460,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL49 9AY has low crime rates — 10 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
42 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- Glaslyn Tandoori0.7 km
- Gorsaf Wasanaethau Mile End0.7 km
- Ochirly Oriental0.9 km
- Sbortport0.9 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Emilia's1.0 km
- Tecawê Madog Takeaway0.9 km
- Emilia's1.0 km
- Garreg Ddu Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Madog Takeaway0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Gwesty Tŷ Mawr0.7 km
- Plas Gwynfryn0.7 km
- Ty Mawr Hotel0.7 km
- Yr Hen Fecws0.7 km
- Yr Hen Fecws0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Blas Y Mor0.9 km
- Cariad Gelato0.8 km
- Craft Centre Cymru0.7 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.7 km
- L Rowlands & Co0.8 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Rheilffordd Ffestiniog (Y Trên Bach / Spooners)0.6 km
- Tafarn Pencei0.5 km
- The Australia0.8 km
- The Ship0.7 km
- Spooners0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar0.9 km
- Spar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Porthmadog1.4 km
- Minffordd3.2 km
- Tygwyn4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Min-y-Mor0.3 km
- Pen-y-Bryn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LL499AY · Data under Open Government Licence