LL40 1SW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Wenallt in Dolgellau. Administratively it sits within De Dolgellau ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
For families considering a move, LL40 1SW represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £202k. 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 1SW are sourced from Output Area W00000348 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LL40 1SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LL40 1SW.
376
52
£ 33,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL40 1SW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LL40 1SW spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL40 1SW. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
Terraced
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LL40 1SW is moderate at 61 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Boots Dolgellau0.4 km
- Dd'S Bakery & Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- Fferyllfa Rowlands0.3 km
- Siop y Cymro0.3 km
- Siop Y Cymro0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Ivy House0.3 km
- Plas Isa Guesthouse0.4 km
- Ty Seren0.3 km
- Aber Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Borthwen B&B0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Beechwood House0.5 km
- Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau0.4 km
- Cross Keys0.4 km
- Tŷ Siamas0.3 km
- Ty Siamas0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Gwin Dylanwad0.3 km
- Moto Junkies Ltd0.9 km
- Popty'r Dref Dolgellau0.3 km
- Gwin Dylanwad Wine0.3 km
- Moto Junkies Ltd0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Spar Express Dolgellau0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd0.5 km
- Spar Dolgellau0.4 km
- Spar Dolgellau0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chinese Cottage0.4 km
- Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House0.4 km
- Chinese Cottage0.4 km
- Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morfa Mawddach10.5 km
- Barmouth11.6 km
- Fairbourne12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sgwâr Eldon Square 20.3 km
- Penbryn Garage0.3 km
- Sgwâr Eldon Square 10.3 km
- Penycaeau0.4 km
- Hospital0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LL401SW · Data under Open Government Licence