LL53 5BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ala Road, 0.5km 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 5BW offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 £333k, down 21.7% 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 5BW are sourced from Output Area W00000551 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALA ROAD, LL53 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALA ROAD, LL53 5BW.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LL53 5BW spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL53 5BW. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 255,000
8 sales · Mean £ 265,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL53 5BW 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
32 nearby- Canolfan Hamdden Dwyfor0.7 km
- Clwb Golff Pwllheli (Siop Golff)1.0 km
- Canolfan Hamdden Dwyfor0.7 km
- Clwb Golff Pwllheli ( Golf Shop)1.0 km
- Fferyllfa Rowlands0.8 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Gwely a Brecwast Tonnau0.8 km
- Tonnau B&B0.8 km
- Tower Hotel Ltd0.8 km
- Tower Hotel Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Clwb Golff Pwllheli1.0 km
- Clwb Golff Pwllheli1.0 km
- Pen y Cob / Wetherspoons0.8 km
- Penlan Fawr0.8 km
- The Mitre0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Golf Club Pwllheli (Catering)1.0 km
- Bamboo House( S J Leslie Ltd)0.8 km
- BROC MÔR0.8 km
- Buffers Cafe0.8 km
- Caffi Cabin0.7 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Archfarchnad Lidl0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pekish0.9 km
- Pekish0.9 km
- Phoenix0.7 km
- Phoenix0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pwllheli0.8 km
- Abererch3.9 km
- Penychain6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Erwenni0.1 km
- Erwenni0.1 km
- Ala Road0.3 km
- Ala Road0.3 km
- Talcymerau0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LL535BW · Data under Open Government Licence