LL53 5BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ala Road, 0.6km from Penmaen in Pwllheli. Administratively it sits within Gogledd Pwllheli ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LL53, LL53 5BN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, down 4.7% year-on-year. 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 LL53 5BN are sourced from Output Area W00000551 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALA ROAD, LL53 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALA ROAD, LL53 5BN.
330
52
£ 35,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LL53 5BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 84% 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. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL53 5BN. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 376,000
2 sales · Mean £ 376,000
Detached
£ 290,000
2 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL53 5BN has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Canolfan Hamdden Dwyfor0.8 km
- Canolfan Hamdden Dwyfor0.8 km
- Fferyllfa Rowlands0.7 km
- News Plus0.8 km
- News Plus0.8 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Gwely a Brecwast Tonnau0.9 km
- Tonnau B&B0.9 km
- Tower Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- Tower Hotel Ltd0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Bamboo House( S J Leslie Ltd)0.8 km
- BROC MÔR0.8 km
- Buffers Cafe0.7 km
- Caffi Cabin0.6 km
- Caffi Pili Palas0.7 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Archfarchnad Lidl0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pekish0.8 km
- Pekish0.8 km
- Phoenix0.7 km
- Phoenix0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Pen y Cob / Wetherspoons0.7 km
- Penlan Fawr0.8 km
- The Mitre0.7 km
- Whitehall0.7 km
- Pen Y Cob / Wetherspoons0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pwllheli0.8 km
- Abererch3.8 km
- Penychain6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Erwenni0.2 km
- Erwenni0.2 km
- Ala Road0.3 km
- Ala Road0.3 km
- Ysbyty0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LL535BN · Data under Open Government Licence