New Street is in Porthmadog and in Dwyfor district. LL49 9EE 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 9EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL49 9EF, LL49 9DN, LL49 9EA, LL49 9EG, LL49 9EN, LL49 9ED, LL49 9EW, LL49 9EQ, LL49 9DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL49 9EE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.8% | 49.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 35% | 40.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 9.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 50.6% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.8% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 29.4% | 16% | -13.4% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 19.8% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 26.9% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 97% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.2% | 96.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Dolbenmaen average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Dolbenmaen and the 57th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 New Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-06-03 | £167,110 |
| 72 New Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-10-22 | £193,426 |
| 62 New Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-08-07 | £205,813 |
| 41 New Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2022-04-08 | £164,504 |
| 66 New Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-09-24 | £173,982 |
LL49 9EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Gorlan Tremadog , Porthmadog LL49 9RN | - not rated | 169 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Eifion Wyn Porthmadog , LL49 9NU | - not rated | 278 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Eifionydd Porthmadog , LL49 9HS | - not rated | 323 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Borthygest Porthmadog , LL49 9UF | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cefn Coch Penrhyndeudraeth , LL48 6AE | - not rated | 4,725 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 | 167 yd | |
| Siop Coffi T H | 98 Stryd Fawr | 237 yd | |
| Ochirly Oriental | 96 Stryd Fawr | 241 yd | |
| Sima Tandoori | Sima Tandori, 97 Stryd Fawr | 241 yd | |
| Siop Fawr Portmeirion | Siop Fawr Portmeirion, 136 - 140 Stryd Fawr | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 13 - 15 Heol Newydd | 115 yd | |
| Clwb Llyn Bach | The Old Drill Hall Heol Yr Wyddfa | 207 yd | |
| The Australia | The Australia Stryd Fawr | 386 yd | |
| Station Inn | Station Inn | 432 yd | |
| The Ship | Y Ship Inn, 14 Stryd Lombard | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthmadog Kebab, Pizza Burger House | Porthmadog Kebab House, 1 - 3 Heol Newydd | 173 yd | |
| Emilia's | Bristol House, 129 Stryd Fawr | 189 yd | |
| Yamin Chinese Takeaway | 121 Stryd Fawr | 191 yd | |
| Allports Chip Shop | Allports Fish & Chip Shop, 38 Heol Yr Wyddfa | 209 yd | |
| Madog Takeaway | Fish And Chips, 99 Stryd Fawr | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | Spar, 93 - 95 Stryd Fawr | 242 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stryd Fawr | 255 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Wilkinsons Y Gerddi | 367 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Ffordd Penamser | 448 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store Ffordd Penamser | 448 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 | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.