Glyndwr Street is in Dolgellau and in Meirionnydd district. LL40 1BD is located in the Gogledd Dolgellau electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glyndwr Street, Dolgellau, LL40 1BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL40 1BU, LL40 1BE, LL40 1DB, LL40 1BY, LL40 1BG, LL40 1BT, LL40 1BN, LL40 1BH, LL40 1BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL40 1BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 51.2% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 54.1% | 48.8% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LL40 1BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.3% | 53.1% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 24.8% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 11.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 41.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 4.7% | -4.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 17.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 19.9% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 10.3% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 32.9% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.7% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 95.9% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 91.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 91.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 93.4% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 30.8% | 13.5% | 17.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glyndwr Street was 337.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.1% higher than the Abermaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glyndwr Street has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Abermaw and the 12th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwynfa Glyndwr Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-03-01 | £136,886 |
| Bro Tegid Glyndwr Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-04-04 | £223,361 |
| Glanrhyd Glyndwr Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-08-31 | £186,091 |
| Flat 1 Penbedw Glyndwr Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2021-04-27 | £60,007 |
| Doleiddon Glyndwr Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-11-13 | £114,724 |
LL40 1BD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Retired | 40 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bro Idris , LL40 1HY | - not rated | 484 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafarn Y Gader Tapas Ltd. | Tafarn Y Gader, Paris House Ffos Y Felin | 68 yd | |
| Gwyndy | Gwyndy Heol Y Bont | 111 yd | |
| T H Roberts Coffee Shop | Parliament House Heol Glyndwr | 115 yd | |
| Popty'r Dref Dolgellau | Popty'r Dref Porth Marchnad | 149 yd | |
| Gwin Dylanwad Wine | Gwin Dylanwad Wine, Popty'r Dref Porth Marchnad | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stag Inn | Stag Inn Heol Y Bont | 125 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Wtra'r Felin | 126 yd | |
| Yr Unicorn | Unicorn Inn Wtra Plas Coch | 165 yd | |
| Ty Siamas | Ty Siamas, Neuadd Idris Stryd Fawr | 187 yd | |
| Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau | Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau Marian | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Cottage | Chinese Cottage, Arran House Ffos Y Felin | 60 yd | |
| Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House | 2, Arcade Ffordd Pont Yr Aran | 117 yd | |
| Mrs Whippy's Kitchen | Texaco Garage Ffordd Y Bala | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Dolgellau | Spar, Siop Glyndwr Plas Yn Dref | 90 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd | 14 Maestalaran | 158 yd | |
| Spar Express Dolgellau | Texaco Garage Ffordd Y Bala | 216 yd | |
| Eurospar Dolgellau | Eurospar Ffordd Y Bala | 446 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.