Morfa Bychan, Porthmadog, LL49 9YD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL49 9YD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	50.4%	1.3%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	50.9%	49.6%	-1.3%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LL49 9YD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.9%	18.5%	-1.4%	37.9%	-19.4%
Married: Opposite sex	63.8%	58.3%	-5.5%	44.2%	14.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.2%	8.1%	1.9%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	8.7%	13.9%	5.2%	6.1%	7.8%

Health

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	37.9%	43%	5.1%	48.4%	-5.4%
Good health	33.4%	33.7%	0.3%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	20.5%	16.5%	-4.0%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	5.8%	4.7%	-1.1%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	2.4%	2.2%	-0.2%	1.2%	1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.4%	13.8%	-3.6%	18.2%	-4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	6.1%	-5.1%	9.6%	-3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	15.7%	-0.2%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	7.7%	3.4%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	14.6%	0.5%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	31.5%	39.5%	8.0%	33.8%	5.7%
Other	5.4%	2.7%	-2.7%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	98.3%	97.9%	-0.4%	81.4%	16.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	97.6%	96.1%	-1.5%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	6.1%	-6.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	96.1%	-1.2%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.5%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.3%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.6%	76.7%	6.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	15.4%	13.5%	1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.4%	37.2%	-10.8%
Christian	68.2%	46.2%	22.0%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is LL49 9YD dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LL49 9YD was 224.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 509.3% higher than the Dolbenmaen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

LL49 9YD has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Dolbenmaen and the 34th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 153.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in LL49 9YD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 2/10 (very low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dwyfor.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Morfa Bychan, Porthmadog, LL49 9YD

Estimated Average Property Prices for LL49 9YD

Average Price
£315,012

Semi-Detached
£255,332

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£328,488

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in LL49 9YD

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Maes A Mor, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2025-02-28	£288,488
Morianfa, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2025-01-17	£348,316
Gorwel, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-11-25	£206,536
Aber, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-05-13	£356,048
Golygfa'R Gest, Porthmadog, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2024-03-27	£369,165

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LL49 9YD

Employment

LL49 9YD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LL49 9YD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	141
Full-Time Employee	48
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	9
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Accommodation and food service activities	19
Other	15
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Manufacturing	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Education	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Borthygest Porthmadog , LL49 9UF	- not rated	2,275 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Eifion Wyn Porthmadog , LL49 9NU	- not rated	3,060 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Y Gorlan Tremadog , Porthmadog LL49 9RN	- not rated	3,136 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Eifionydd Porthmadog , LL49 9HS	- not rated	3,553 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Treferthyr Criccieth , LL52 0DS	- not rated	4,657 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marina Bar	Greenacres Caravan Park Main Road	360 yd
Mash & Barrell	Greenacres Caravan Park Main Road	360 yd
Arlwyo Golff Porthmadog	Clwb Golff Porthmadog Ffordd Morfa Bychan	939 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa John's	Greenacres Caravan Park Main Road	360 yd
Cook'S Of Porthmadog	Greenacres Caravan Park Main Road	360 yd
Millies	Greenacres Caravan Park Main Road	360 yd
Schooner Fish And Chip Shop	The Schooner Fish And Chips Ffordd Morfa Bychan	480 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mini Market	Greenacres Caravan Park Main Road		360 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near LL49 9YD postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LL49 9YD