Postcode insights

LL40 1GA

Uwch Y Maes

De Dolgellau

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Detailed insights for LL40 1GA

Overview

Postcode LL40 1GA is located in a rural town, within the De Dolgellau ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Barmouth & Dolgellau area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barmouth & Dolgellau is £40,952 per year. The nearest station is Morfa Mawddach, about 6.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Dolgellau Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Barmouth & Dolgellau has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,224 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Barmouth & Dolgellau has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Barmouth & Dolgellau is £40,952 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL40 1GA.

Transport

The nearest station is Morfa Mawddach located about 6.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL40 1GA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDolgellau ParkSmallWalking directions to Dolgellau Park

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
229.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.62(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.93(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.46(+15%)
Public order
7.05(-14%)
Other theft
5.64(+23%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
365
95.8%
Other White
10
2.62%
Indian
4
1.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.26%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.26%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
40.53%
Level 3 (A level)
58
17.16%
No qualifications
48
14.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
111
65.68%
Owns with a mortgage
28
16.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
11.83%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.96%
Other social rented
3
1.78%
Total households: 169

Property prices in De Dolgellau

Median price£173,000
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £218K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 (about £187 per square foot) in De Dolgellau area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in De Dolgellau over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£270,000£252
Terraced15£171,000£172
Semi-Detached1£135,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in De Dolgellau

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in De Dolgellau.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140,000£130,000£112,500
2017£217,500£120,000£118,750
2018£201,000£132,000£108,500
2019£175,000£137,500£90,000
2020£210,500£138,500£124,000
2021£249,000£177,000£150,000
2022£270,500£185,250£180,000
2023£308,000£152,000£176,000
2024£322,500£228,250£191,250
2025£290,000£202,500£134,000
2026£165,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in De Dolgellau.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in De Dolgellau.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135£134£103
2017£152£144£111
2018£164£176£108
2019£244£147£135
2020£190£189£126
2021£209£201£125
2022£209£179£174
2023£236£177£182
2024£286£266£192
2025£252£214£168
2026£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in De Dolgellau.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for De Dolgellau in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL40 1GA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL40 1GA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202540, Uwch Y Maes, Dolgellau, LL40 1GADetachedFreehold£250,000
28 Jul 20257, Caer Dderwen, Dolgellau, LL40 1GEDetachedFreehold£350,000
11 Nov 202557, Maesbrith, Dolgellau, LL40 1LFDetachedFreehold£272,500
02 Jun 20253, Gwerngriafol, Dolgellau, LL40 1PETerracedFreehold£120,000
30 May 20251, Gwerngriafol, Dolgellau, LL40 1PETerracedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the LL40 1GA postcode area, located within Barmouth & Dolgellau, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL40 1GA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Bro IdrisWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL40 1GA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL40 1GA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food14 Maes Talaran, Dolgellau, LL40 1HRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miSparPlas Yn Dref, Dolgellau, LL40 1ADWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL40 1GA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Linda Morgan

De Dolgellau - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Liz Saville Roberts

Dwyfor Meirionnydd - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictGwyneddW06000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyDwyfor MeirionnyddW07000096
WardDe DolgellauW05001524
ParishDolgellauW04000061
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barmouth & DolgellauW02000025
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 016EW01000068
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL40 1GA

Is LL40 1GA (Barmouth & Dolgellau) safe?

The area around LL40 1GA records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LL40 1GA?

The median sale price around LL40 1GA in Barmouth & Dolgellau is £173,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL40 1GA?

There is 1 school close to LL40 1GA, including Ysgol Bro Idris. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL40 1GA?

LL40 1GA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,224 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL40 1GA (Barmouth & Dolgellau) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL40 1GA is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Morgan (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.