Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

LL40 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL40 1DH.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 44, LL40 1DH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LL40 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Dolgellau in Dolgellau. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Gogledd Dolgellau ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

Within the LL40 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LL40 1DH are sourced from Output Area W00000344 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL40 1DH. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LL40 1DH is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting20
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Boots Dolgellau0.1 km
  • Dd'S Bakery & Sandwich Bar0.1 km
  • Fferyllfa Rowlands0.1 km
  • Siop y Cymro0.1 km
  • Siop Y Cymro0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Ivy House0.2 km
  • Plas Isa Guesthouse0.1 km
  • Ty Seren0.2 km
  • Ty Seren0.2 km
  • Y Meirionnydd0.2 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Beechwood House0.0 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau0.3 km
  • Cross Keys0.1 km
  • Tŷ Siamas0.1 km
  • Ty Siamas0.1 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Gwin Dylanwad0.1 km
  • Moto Junkies Ltd0.6 km
  • Popty'r Dref Dolgellau0.1 km
  • Gwin Dylanwad Wine0.1 km
  • Moto Junkies Ltd0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Spar Express Dolgellau0.3 km
  • The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd0.3 km
  • The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd0.3 km
  • Spar Dolgellau0.1 km
  • Spar Dolgellau0.1 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chinese Cottage0.1 km
  • Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House0.2 km
  • Chinese Cottage0.1 km
  • Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morfa Mawddach10.7 km
  • Barmouth11.8 km
  • Fairbourne12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sgwâr Eldon Square 10.1 km
  • Bont Fawr0.1 km
  • Sgwâr Eldon Square 20.1 km
  • Bont Fawr0.2 km
  • Primary School0.2 km