Porthmadog (LL49) in Gwynedd shows average market dynamics relative to national peers, ranking at the 47th percentile for trajectory potential. Over the past five years, prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.5%, while rental yields have expanded faster at 3.8% CAGR, indicating stronger landlord returns than capital appreciation for owner-occupiers. Population growth remains modest at 0.5% over the same period. The district is classified as latent stage gentrification, suggesting limited evidence of active demographic or economic transition. These figures reflect a stable but unremarkable market where rental investment has outpaced property value increases.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 3.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Porthmadog · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.3 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by demand.
Porthmadog (LL49) common questions
Is Porthmadog up and coming?
Porthmadog (LL49) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 60% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Porthmadog safe?
Porthmadog has a safety score of 12/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Porthmadog?
The average property price in Porthmadog (LL49) is £197k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Porthmadog?
The median monthly rent in Porthmadog (LL49) is £677 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Porthmadog?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Y Felinheli (LL56), Caernarfon (LL54), Llanfairpwllgwyngyll (LL61), Menai Bridge (LL59), Gaerwen (LL60). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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