South Snowdon Wharf is in Porthmadog and in Dwyfor district. LL49 9ND is located in the Gorllewin 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 South Snowdon Wharf, Porthmadog, LL49 9ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL49 9NE, LL49 9AE, LL49 9LU, LL49 9NB, LL49 9NG, LL49 9AS, LL49 9LY, LL49 9NH, LL49 9AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL49 9ND has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.5% | 49.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 32.7% | 30.6% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 35.1% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 18% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 9% | 12.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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 | 45% | 40.2% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 37.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.7% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 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 | 14.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 7.1% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 41.1% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.1% | 96.1% | 5.0% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 92.9% | 94.5% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 94.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Snowdon Wharf was 136.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 269.4% higher than the Dolbenmaen average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Snowdon Wharf has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Dolbenmaen and the 69th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23A South Snowdon Wharf, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-03-14 | £107,224 |
| 5A South Snowdon Wharf, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-10-22 | £89,273 |
| 38 South Snowdon Wharf, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-10-04 | £173,587 |
| 18B South Snowdon Wharf, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,125 | 2024-09-16 | £83,105 |
| 12C South Snowdon Wharf, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-04-23 | £95,469 |
LL49 9ND area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LL49 9ND area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Gorlan Tremadog , Porthmadog LL49 9RN | - not rated | 758 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Eifion Wyn Porthmadog , LL49 9NU | - not rated | 911 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Eifionydd Porthmadog , LL49 9HS | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Borthygest Porthmadog , LL49 9UF | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cefn Coch Penrhyndeudraeth , LL48 6AE | - not rated | 4,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Port Cafe, Deli & Restaurant | The Port Cafe Deli And Restaurant Stryd Fawr | 288 yd | |
| Y Wylan Cyf | Yr Wylan Restaurant, 61 Stryd Fawr | 407 yd | |
| Costa | Costa Coffe, 53 Stryd Fawr | 407 yd | |
| Cadwaladers | 47 Stryd Fawr | 426 yd | |
| Glaslyn Tandoori | 26 Stryd Lombard | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spooners | Gorsaf Yr Harbwr | 148 yd | |
| Tafarn Pencei | Pencei Public House, Brig Y Don, 17 - 18 Pen Y Cei | 262 yd | |
| The Ship | Y Ship Inn, 14 Stryd Lombard | 373 yd | |
| The Australia | The Australia Stryd Fawr | 407 yd | |
| Madoc Yacht Club Ltd | Madog Yacht Club Pen Y Cei | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y Deli Porc Mewn Picl | 39 Stryd Fawr | 406 yd | |
| Garreg Ddu Coffee & Sandwich Bar | 4 Stryd Y Banc | 497 yd | |
| Madog Takeaway | Fish And Chips, 99 Stryd Fawr | 584 yd | |
| Allports Chip Shop | Allports Fish & Chip Shop, 38 Heol Yr Wyddfa | 629 yd | |
| Yamin Chinese Takeaway | 121 Stryd Fawr | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd | Wilkinsons Y Gerddi | 437 yd | |
| Spar | Spar, 93 - 95 Stryd Fawr | 584 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Ffordd Penamser | 939 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store Ffordd Penamser | 939 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stryd Fawr | 988 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.78 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.