Smithfield Street is in Dolgellau and in Gwynedd district. LL40 1DE is located in the Gogledd Dolgellau electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Smithfield Street, Dolgellau, LL40 1DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL40 1BT, LL40 1DD, LL40 1BW, LL40 1DF, LL40 1AY, LL40 1AU, LL40 1BU, LL40 1BD, LL40 1DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL40 1DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 51% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 47.7% | 46.3% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 29.3% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 43.3% | 45.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 35.4% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.7% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around LL40 1DE this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 9.3% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 7.3% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 17.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 18% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 42% | 21.5% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.3% | 95.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithfield Street was 262.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.2% higher than the Abermaw average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Smithfield Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Abermaw and the 22nd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolgellau Launderette Smithfield Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-07-16 | £83,299 |
| Aber Cottage Smithfield Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2012-02-02 | £354,674 |
| Aber Cottage Smithfield Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2006-03-07 | £428,266 |
| Aber Cottage Smithfield Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2000-06-15 | £307,742 |
LL40 1DE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
LL40 1DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bro Idris , LL40 1HY | - not rated | 552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwyndy | Gwyndy Heol Y Bont | 54 yd | |
| Tafarn Y Gader Tapas Ltd. | Tafarn Y Gader, Paris House Ffos Y Felin | 80 yd | |
| T H Roberts Coffee Shop | Parliament House Heol Glyndwr | 89 yd | |
| Yr Hen Efail Tearooms | Yr Hen Efail, 4 Lôn Las | 94 yd | |
| Y Sospan | Y Sospan Bwyty Restaurant Llys Owain | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stag Inn | Stag Inn Heol Y Bont | 60 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Wtra'r Felin | 133 yd | |
| Ty Siamas | Ty Siamas, Neuadd Idris Stryd Fawr | 176 yd | |
| Yr Unicorn | Unicorn Inn Wtra Plas Coch | 189 yd | |
| Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau | Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau Marian | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Cottage | Chinese Cottage, Arran House Ffos Y Felin | 46 yd | |
| Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House | 2, Arcade Ffordd Pont Yr Aran | 160 yd | |
| Mrs Whippy's Kitchen | Texaco Garage Ffordd Y Bala | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Dolgellau | Spar, Siop Glyndwr Plas Yn Dref | 96 yd | |
| Spar Express Dolgellau | Texaco Garage Ffordd Y Bala | 213 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd | 14 Maestalaran | 226 yd | |
| Eurospar Dolgellau | Eurospar Ffordd Y Bala | 468 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.