Madoc Street is in Porthmadog and in Gwynedd district. LL49 9DB is located in the Dwyrain Porthmadog electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Madoc Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL49 9DF, LL49 9DW, LL49 9DG, LL49 9DN, LL49 9BT, LL49 9DP, LL49 9DR, LL49 9DS, LL49 9BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL49 9DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 40.4% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 33.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 15% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 43% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.9% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 17.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 19.4% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.5% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 28.4% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 9% | 2.4% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 94.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 92.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 91.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Madoc Street was 241.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 555.0% higher than the Dolbenmaen average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Madoc Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Dolbenmaen and the 25th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamdden Caravans Madoc Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-06-27 | £331,106 |
| 58 Madoc Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2019-02-08 | £167,376 |
| 66 Madoc Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2013-08-29 | £61,720 |
| 54 Madoc Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2011-11-25 | £172,709 |
| 60 Madoc Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £33,000 | 2009-01-14 | £48,854 |
LL49 9DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Gorlan Tremadog , Porthmadog LL49 9RN | - not rated | 249 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Eifion Wyn Porthmadog , LL49 9NU | - not rated | 408 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Eifionydd Porthmadog , LL49 9HS | - not rated | 443 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Borthygest Porthmadog , LL49 9UF | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cefn Coch Penrhyndeudraeth , LL48 6AE | - not rated | 4,613 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sima Tandoori | Sima Tandori, 97 Stryd Fawr | 173 yd | |
| Kitty's Sandwich Shop | 75 Stryd Fawr | 176 yd | |
| Newell's Bistro | 69 Stryd Fawr | 188 yd | |
| The Creel | Siop Sglodion Spinnaker, 84 Stryd Fawr | 204 yd | |
| Ochirly Oriental | 96 Stryd Fawr | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Llyn Bach | The Old Drill Hall Heol Yr Wyddfa | 57 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 13 - 15 Heol Newydd | 221 yd | |
| The Australia | The Australia Stryd Fawr | 237 yd | |
| The Ship | Y Ship Inn, 14 Stryd Lombard | 388 yd | |
| Spooners | Gorsaf Yr Harbwr | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allports Chip Shop | Allports Fish & Chip Shop, 38 Heol Yr Wyddfa | 59 yd | |
| Madog Takeaway | Fish And Chips, 99 Stryd Fawr | 175 yd | |
| Yamin Chinese Takeaway | 121 Stryd Fawr | 232 yd | |
| Porthmadog Kebab, Pizza Burger House | Porthmadog Kebab House, 1 - 3 Heol Newydd | 236 yd | |
| Y Deli Porc Mewn Picl | 39 Stryd Fawr | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | Spar, 93 - 95 Stryd Fawr | 175 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Wilkinsons Y Gerddi | 194 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stryd Fawr | 421 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Ffordd Penamser | 545 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store Ffordd Penamser | 545 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.