Postcode Analysis Gwynedd, Wales

GWERNCEIRIOS, LL40 1NY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWERNCEIRIOS, LL40 1NY.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LL40 1NY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 58% social renting, LL40 1NY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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LL40 1NY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gwernceirios, 0.3km from Wenallt in Dolgellau. Administratively it sits within De Dolgellau ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LL40 1NY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1NY are sourced from Output Area W00000349 (shared with 15 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 1NY. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 75,250

2 sales · Mean £ 75,250

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

Crime around LL40 1NY is moderate at 63 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour25
Shoplifting19
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Boots Dolgellau0.4 km
  • Dd'S Bakery & Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • Fferyllfa Rowlands0.4 km
  • Siop y Cymro0.4 km
  • Siop Y Cymro0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Ivy House0.4 km
  • Plas Isa Guesthouse0.5 km
  • Ty Seren0.3 km
  • Aber Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Borthwen B&B0.6 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Beechwood House0.5 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau0.6 km
  • Cross Keys0.4 km
  • Tŷ Siamas0.4 km
  • Ty Siamas0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Gwin Dylanwad0.3 km
  • Popty'r Dref Dolgellau0.3 km
  • Gwin Dylanwad Wine0.3 km
  • North Wales Fire & Rescue Service0.3 km
  • Y Sospan0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Spar Express Dolgellau0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd0.3 km
  • The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd0.3 km
  • Spar Dolgellau0.4 km
  • Spar Dolgellau0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chinese Cottage0.4 km
  • Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House0.3 km
  • Chinese Cottage0.4 km
  • Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morfa Mawddach10.8 km
  • Barmouth12.0 km
  • Fairbourne12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hospital0.1 km
  • Penycaeau0.2 km
  • Ysgol y Gader0.3 km
  • Ysgol y Gader0.3 km
  • Ysgol y Gader0.3 km