Postcode insights

LL40 2DW

Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd

Gwynedd

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Detailed insights for LL40 2DW

Overview

Postcode LL40 2DW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Barmouth & Dolgellau area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 9.3 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Barmouth & Dolgellau has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 889 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Barmouth & Dolgellau has a low crime rate, with approximately 34 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 2DW.

Transport

The nearest station is Morfa Mawddach located about 9.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
208
Population density
12.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.98(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.79(-55%)
Other theft
4.34(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.89(-61%)
Other crime
2.17(+3%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
96.63%
Other White
4
1.92%
African
2
0.96%
Irish
1
0.48%
Total population: 208

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
38.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
19.47%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.74%
No qualifications
26
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.37%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
72.83%
Owns with a mortgage
12
13.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
7.61%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.43%
Social rents from council
1
1.09%
Total households: 92

Property prices in Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)19
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £300K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£267,500£214
Semi-Detached5£195,000£241
Terraced3£145,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,000£71,000
2017£195,000£120,000
2018£250,000£145,000£210,000
2019£233,000£127,000£132,500
2020£237,500£105,000£157,500
2021£275,000£192,500£150,000
2022£337,500£196,500£325,000
2023£370,000£180,000£187,500
2024£325,000£158,000£180,000
2025£350,000£195,000£130,000
2026£237,498£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£137
2017£163£121
2018£217£144
2019£217£140
2020£169£105
2021£187£202
2022£249£196
2023£268£201
2024£210£173
2025£253£207
2026£211£339
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL40 2DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL40 2DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 2026Swn Y Nant, Dolgellau, LL40 2DFDetachedFreehold£289,995

Schools

In the LL40 2DW postcode area, located within Barmouth & Dolgellau, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL40 2DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Delyth Lloyd Griffiths

Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd - 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
ParishBrithdir and LlanfachrethW04000053
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barmouth & DolgellauW02000025
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 016CW01000057
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL40 2DW

Is LL40 2DW (Barmouth & Dolgellau) safe?

The area around LL40 2DW records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2DW?

The median sale price around LL40 2DW in Barmouth & Dolgellau is £205,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around LL40 2DW?

LL40 2DW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 889 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL40 2DW (Barmouth & Dolgellau) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL40 2DW is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Delyth Lloyd Griffiths (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.