Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

GARTH ROAD, LL49 9BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARTH ROAD, LL49 9BN.

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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 9BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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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 9BN is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 70% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £445k reflects the demand.

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

LL49 9BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garth Road, 0.5km from Porthmadog in Porthmadog. Administratively it sits within Gorllewin Porthmadog ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL49 9BN 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k. 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 9BN 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 9BN. 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

Terraced

£ 445,000

2 sales · Mean £ 445,000

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

LL49 9BN has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences14
Shoplifting13
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson5

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Glaslyn Tandoori0.4 km
  • Gorsaf Wasanaethau Mile End1.0 km
  • Ochirly Oriental0.6 km
  • Sbortport0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Archfarchnad Aldi0.8 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Emilia's0.7 km
  • Tecawê Madog Takeaway0.6 km
  • Emilia's0.7 km
  • Garreg Ddu Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Madog Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Madog Garage0.8 km
  • Madog Garage0.8 km
  • Blas Y Mor0.6 km
  • Cariad Gelato0.5 km
  • Craft Centre Cymru0.4 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Royal Sportsman Hotel0.7 km
  • Royal Sportsman Hotel0.7 km
  • Gwesty Tŷ Mawr1.0 km
  • Plas Gwynfryn1.0 km
  • Ty Mawr Hotel1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Tafarn y Red Lion0.7 km
  • Red Lion0.7 km
  • Rheilffordd Ffestiniog (Y Trên Bach / Spooners)0.4 km
  • Tafarn Pencei0.2 km
  • The Australia0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Porthmadog1.1 km
  • Minffordd3.1 km
  • Penrhyndeudraeth4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Pen-y-Bryn0.2 km
  • Heol-y-Parc0.3 km
  • Harbour Railway Station0.4 km
  • Porthmadog Harbour Ffestiniog Railway Station0.4 km
  • Garthfield0.4 km