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LL40 1YB

Gogledd Dolgellau

Gwynedd

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Detailed insights for LL40 1YB

Overview

Postcode LL40 1YB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Gogledd Dolgellau ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Barmouth & Dolgellau area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barmouth & Dolgellau is £40,952 per year. The nearest station is Morfa Mawddach located about 5.1 miles away.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.1%
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 1,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Barmouth & Dolgellau has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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 1YB.

Transport

The nearest station is Morfa Mawddach located about 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
8.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.15(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.38(+75%)
Other theft
11.84(+135%)
Shoplifting
11.84(+71%)
Public order
7.61(-15%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
96.41%
Other White
5
1.99%
Indian
1
0.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.4%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
31.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
20.19%
No qualifications
39
18.31%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.04%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
50.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
21.51%
Owns with a mortgage
16
17.2%
Other forms of private rent
9
9.68%
Social rents from council
1
1.08%
Total households: 93

Property prices in Gogledd Dolgellau

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 in Gogledd Dolgellau area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gogledd Dolgellau over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£340,000
Flats3£104,500
Semi-Detached3£280,000
Terraced12£160,500

10 year median price trend in Gogledd Dolgellau

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gogledd Dolgellau.

Schools

In the LL40 1YB postcode area, located within Barmouth & Dolgellau, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictGwyneddW06000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyDwyfor MeirionnyddW07000096
WardGogledd DolgellauW05001537
ParishDolgellauW04000061
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barmouth & DolgellauW02000025
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 016DW01000067
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.