Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

BORTH ROAD, LL49 9BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORTH ROAD, LL49 9BB.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LL49 9BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LL49 9BB is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 70% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 58).

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL49 9BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Borth Road, 0.3km from Porthmadog in Porthmadog. Administratively it sits within Gorllewin Porthmadog ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL49 9BB represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k. 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 9BB are sourced from Output Area W00000541 (shared with 21 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 LL49 9BB. The average age is 57.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 325,000

2 sales · Mean £ 325,000

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

Crime around LL49 9BB is moderate at 77 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour28
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order16

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Breaktimes0.8 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • Glaslyn Tandoori0.1 km
  • Ochirly Oriental0.3 km
  • Sbortport0.3 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Archfarchnad Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Emilia's0.4 km
  • Tecawê Madog Takeaway0.3 km
  • Emilia's0.4 km
  • Garreg Ddu Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • Madog Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Madog Garage0.5 km
  • Millets0.8 km
  • Travis Perkins0.9 km
  • Welsh Highland Railway Ltd0.7 km
  • GO Outdoors Express0.8 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Royal Sportsman Hotel0.5 km
  • Royal Sportsman Hotel0.5 km
  • Yr Hen Fecws0.1 km
  • Yr Hen Fecws0.1 km
  • The Big Rock Cafe And Hotel0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Station Inn0.9 km
  • Tafarn y Red Lion0.5 km
  • Red Lion0.5 km
  • Station Inn0.9 km
  • Rheilffordd Ffestiniog (Y Trên Bach / Spooners)0.4 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Porthmadog0.8 km
  • Minffordd3.2 km
  • Penrhyndeudraeth4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Garthfield0.1 km
  • Heol-y-Parc0.1 km
  • Porthmadog Park Stand C0.3 km
  • Porthmadog Park Stand A0.3 km
  • Porthmadog Park Stand B0.3 km