Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

ALA ROAD, LL53 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALA ROAD, LL53 5BU.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL53 5BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 47, LL53 5BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £123k.

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

LL53 5BU is an up-and-coming urban area on Ala Road, 0.3km from Penrhydlyniog in Pwllheli. Administratively it sits within Gogledd Pwllheli ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

For families considering a move, LL53 5BU represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £123k, 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 LL53 5BU are sourced from Output Area W00000553 (shared with 12 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 LL53 5BU. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 123,000

1 sales · Mean £ 123,000

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

Crime around LL53 5BU is above average at 117 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 offences76
Anti-social behaviour44
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order16

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Canolfan Hamdden Dwyfor0.9 km
  • Canolfan Hamdden Dwyfor0.9 km
  • Fferyllfa Rowlands0.2 km
  • Gorsaf Betrol Glandon0.6 km
  • News Plus0.3 km
  • + 27 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Gwely a Brecwast Tonnau0.9 km
  • Tonnau B&B0.9 km
  • Somerdale - Gwely a Brecwast0.8 km
  • The Victoria Hotel Kitchen & Bar0.7 km
  • Somerdale Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Caffi Largo0.9 km
  • Mochyn, Buwch, Bara0.7 km
  • Mochyn, Buwch, Bara0.7 km
  • Bamboo House( S J Leslie Ltd)0.2 km
  • BROC MÔR0.9 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
  • Archfarchnad Lidl0.2 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Yummy Box0.5 km
  • Pekish0.3 km
  • Yummy Box0.5 km
  • Pekish0.3 km
  • Phoenix0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Pen y Cob / Wetherspoons0.2 km
  • Penlan Fawr0.2 km
  • The Mitre0.1 km
  • Whitehall0.1 km
  • Pen Y Cob / Wetherspoons0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pwllheli0.2 km
  • Abererch3.3 km
  • Penychain5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Y Maes Car Park0.1 km
  • Ysbyty0.1 km
  • Ysbyty0.1 km
  • Pwllheli Bus Station Stand A0.2 km
  • Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C0.2 km