New Street is in Porthmadog and in Dwyfor district. LL49 9ED 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 New Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL49 9EW, LL49 9EQ, LL49 9EB, LL49 9HD, LL49 9EN, LL49 9HA, LL49 9EE, LL49 9DS, LL49 9NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL49 9ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.6% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.4% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LL49 9ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49% | 50.4% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 27.6% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 13.6% | 8.1% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 56.3% | 45.6% | -10.7% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 39% | 10.8% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 19.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 22.8% | 7.1% | 13.4% | 9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 20.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 20.6% | -2.1% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.3% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 95.3% | 90.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 89.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 112.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 204.4% higher than the Dolbenmaen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Dolbenmaen and the 92nd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 New Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-13 | £200,817 |
| 34 New Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2023-05-26 | £218,386 |
| 26 New Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-01-23 | £186,770 |
| 9 New Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-12-17 | £162,390 |
| 31 New Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-07-22 | £125,885 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Gorlan Tremadog , Porthmadog LL49 9RN | - not rated | 54 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Eifion Wyn Porthmadog , LL49 9NU | - not rated | 188 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Eifionydd Porthmadog , LL49 9HS | - not rated | 419 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Borthygest Porthmadog , LL49 9UF | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cefn Coch Penrhyndeudraeth , LL48 6AE | - not rated | 4,821 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 Portmeirion | Cwrt Coffa Stryd Fawr | 89 yd | |
| Siop Fawr Portmeirion | Siop Fawr Portmeirion, 136 - 140 Stryd Fawr | 137 yd | |
| Siop Coffi T H | 98 Stryd Fawr | 158 yd | |
| Ochirly Oriental | 96 Stryd Fawr | 165 yd | |
| Sima Tandoori | Sima Tandori, 97 Stryd Fawr | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 13 - 15 Heol Newydd | 2 yd | |
| Clwb Llyn Bach | The Old Drill Hall Heol Yr Wyddfa | 270 yd | |
| The Australia | The Australia Stryd Fawr | 367 yd | |
| The Ship | Y Ship Inn, 14 Stryd Lombard | 445 yd | |
| Station Inn | Station Inn | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthmadog Kebab, Pizza Burger House | Porthmadog Kebab House, 1 - 3 Heol Newydd | 63 yd | |
| Emilia's | Bristol House, 129 Stryd Fawr | 79 yd | |
| Yamin Chinese Takeaway | 121 Stryd Fawr | 89 yd | |
| Madog Takeaway | Fish And Chips, 99 Stryd Fawr | 189 yd | |
| Allports Chip Shop | Allports Fish & Chip Shop, 38 Heol Yr Wyddfa | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | Spar, 93 - 95 Stryd Fawr | 189 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stryd Fawr | 219 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Ffordd Penamser | 341 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store Ffordd Penamser | 341 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Wilkinsons Y Gerddi | 380 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.