Madoc Street West is in Porthmadog and in Gwynedd district. LL49 9DU 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 West, Porthmadog, LL49 9DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL49 9DG, LL49 9DN, LL49 9EE, LL49 9EA, LL49 9DF, LL49 9DB, LL49 9EF, LL49 9DW, LL49 9EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL49 9DU 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 West 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 West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Madoc Street West, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2018-10-19 | £100,386 |
| The Galleries Madoc Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-10-17 | £226,650 |
| 65 Madoc Street West, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-02-02 | £69,519 |
| 72 Madoc Street West, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £21,000 | 2001-07-30 | £81,272 |
| 66 Madoc Street West, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2001-07-06 | £162,543 |
LL49 9DU 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 Eifionydd Porthmadog , LL49 9HS | - not rated | 273 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Gorlan Tremadog , Porthmadog LL49 9RN | - not rated | 310 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Eifion Wyn Porthmadog , LL49 9NU | - not rated | 424 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Borthygest Porthmadog , LL49 9UF | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cefn Coch Penrhyndeudraeth , LL48 6AE | - not rated | 4,583 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Russell's Cafe | The Station Building | 312 yd | |
| Caffi Portmeirion | Cwrt Coffa Stryd Fawr | 312 yd | |
| Sima Tandoori | Sima Tandori, 97 Stryd Fawr | 325 yd | |
| Kitty's Sandwich Shop | 75 Stryd Fawr | 338 yd | |
| Siop Coffi T H | 98 Stryd Fawr | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Llyn Bach | The Old Drill Hall Heol Yr Wyddfa | 162 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 13 - 15 Heol Newydd | 259 yd | |
| The Australia | The Australia Stryd Fawr | 412 yd | |
| Station Inn | Station Inn | 488 yd | |
| The Ship | Y Ship Inn, 14 Stryd Lombard | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allports Chip Shop | Allports Fish & Chip Shop, 38 Heol Yr Wyddfa | 163 yd | |
| Porthmadog Kebab, Pizza Burger House | Porthmadog Kebab House, 1 - 3 Heol Newydd | 310 yd | |
| Yamin Chinese Takeaway | 121 Stryd Fawr | 321 yd | |
| Emilia's | Bristol House, 129 Stryd Fawr | 325 yd | |
| Madog Takeaway | Fish And Chips, 99 Stryd Fawr | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | Spar, 93 - 95 Stryd Fawr | 326 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Wilkinsons Y Gerddi | 355 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stryd Fawr | 379 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Ffordd Penamser | 596 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store Ffordd Penamser | 596 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 | 92.9% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.