LL40 1UF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Caled, 1.1km from Wenallt in Dolgellau. Administratively it sits within De Dolgellau ward and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £164k, 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 1UF are sourced from Output Area W00000348 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAES CALED, LL40 1UF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES CALED, LL40 1UF.
376
52
£ 33,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LL40 1UF 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
LL40 1UF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £164k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL40 1UF. 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
Terraced
£ 155,000
3 sales · Mean £ 153,166
Detached
£ 170,500
2 sales · Mean £ 170,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL40 1UF has low crime rates — 16 incidents 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 Dolgellau0.6 km
- Dd'S Bakery & Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Fferyllfa Rowlands0.5 km
- Siop y Cymro0.6 km
- Siop Y Cymro0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Ivy House0.5 km
- Trem Hyfryd Guest House0.8 km
- Plas Isa Guesthouse0.5 km
- Ty Seren0.6 km
- Aber Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Beechwood House0.6 km
- Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau0.3 km
- Cross Keys0.6 km
- Tŷ Siamas0.5 km
- Ty Siamas0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Gwin Dylanwad0.6 km
- Moto Junkies Ltd0.7 km
- Popty'r Dref Dolgellau0.6 km
- Gwin Dylanwad Wine0.6 km
- Moto Junkies Ltd0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Spar Express Dolgellau0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd0.8 km
- Spar Dolgellau0.6 km
- Spar Dolgellau0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chinese Cottage0.6 km
- Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House0.7 km
- Chinese Cottage0.6 km
- Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morfa Mawddach10.1 km
- Barmouth11.2 km
- Fairbourne11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Penbryn Garage0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LL401UF · Data under Open Government Licence