LL40 is a postcode district in Gwynedd, Wales, covering 358 active and 50 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LL40 (27%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a countryside community of working families and retired residents (16%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes LL40 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LL40 are around £217k, down 2.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LL40 at 234 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LL40 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Gwynedd, Wales
LL40 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LL40 postcode area.
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Population3,975
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Avg Age48
payments
Avg Income£ 30,900 /yr
work
Employed47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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6/10family_restroomFamily
4/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
5/10paymentsAffluence
3/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
7/10trending_upInvestment
7/10psychology
Area Character
LL40 is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £217k. Property prices are trending down 2.9% year-on-year.
home £217,500 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%
Economic Activity
47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences376
Anti-social behaviour204
Other theft70
Criminal damage and arson69
Shoplifting60
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Siop Y Cymro
- Boots Dolgellau
- Llwyn Yr Helm
- Dd'S Bakery & Sandwich Bar
- Fferyllfa Rowlands
- + 5 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- Aber Cottage Bed & Breakfast
- Borthwen B&B
- Cross Foxes
- Dolgun Uchaf Guest House
- Dolserau Hall - H F Holidays Ltd
- + 31 more
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Supermarkets
8 nearby- Spar Dolgellau
- Spar Express Dolgellau
- The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd
- Spar Dolgellau
- Spar Express Dolgellau
- + 3 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dolgellau Catholic Church
- Dolgellau Catholic Church
- Chinese Cottage
- Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House
- Chinese Cottage
- + 1 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Bwyty Mawddach
- Bwyty The Lemon Grass
- Cacennau Cil y Coed,
- Caffi Coed Y Brenin
- Caffi'r Farchnad
- + 33 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Beechwood House
- Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau
- Cross Keys
- Stag Inn
- Tŷ Siamas
- + 7 more
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Area Profile: LL40 · Data under Open Government Licence