Springfield Street is in Dolgellau and in Gwynedd district. LL40 1LY is located in the De Dolgellau electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Springfield Street, Dolgellau, LL40 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL55 1WA, LL40 1NA, LL40 1NB, LL40 1LS, LL40 1RF, LL40 1ND, LL40 1LR, LL40 1RP, LL40 1RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL40 1LY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 47.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 53.3% | 52.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.7% | 42% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 36.2% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 15.5% | 4.6% | -10.9% | 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 | 37.8% | 34% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 37% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 23% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 25.1% | 21% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 14.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 33.7% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 98% | 97% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 96.3% | 92% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 92% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springfield Street was 145.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% higher than the Abermaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Springfield Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Abermaw and the 64th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern House Springfield Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2025-10-20 | £227,500 |
| Broneirian Springfield Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-12-20 | £249,492 |
| Eirianfa Springfield Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-10-04 | £284,337 |
| Bronmeirion Bach Springfield Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-03 | £212,771 |
| Vale View, 6 Springfield Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2023-09-01 | £183,595 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bro Idris , LL40 1HY | - not rated | 545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lemon Grass Restaurant | Lemon Grass, Cambrian House Porth Canol | 86 yd | |
| Cosy Takeaway | Cosy Cafe Heol Feurig | 108 yd | |
| Gwin Dylanwad Wine | Gwin Dylanwad Wine, Popty'r Dref Porth Marchnad | 145 yd | |
| Popty'r Dref Dolgellau | Popty'r Dref Porth Marchnad | 146 yd | |
| DD's Bakery and Sandwich Bar | Lighthouse, 5, Crosby Buildings Stryd Fawr | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yr Unicorn | Unicorn Inn Wtra Plas Coch | 134 yd | |
| Ty Siamas | Ty Siamas, Neuadd Idris Stryd Fawr | 139 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Wtra'r Felin | 173 yd | |
| Stag Inn | Stag Inn Heol Y Bont | 299 yd | |
| Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau | Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau Marian | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House | 2, Arcade Ffordd Pont Yr Aran | 197 yd | |
| Chinese Cottage | Chinese Cottage, Arran House Ffos Y Felin | 260 yd | |
| Mrs Whippy's Kitchen | Texaco Garage Ffordd Y Bala | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Dolgellau | Spar, Siop Glyndwr Plas Yn Dref | 211 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd | 14 Maestalaran | 329 yd | |
| Spar Express Dolgellau | Texaco Garage Ffordd Y Bala | 509 yd | |
| Eurospar Dolgellau | Eurospar Ffordd Y Bala | 734 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 | 74.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 74.4% |
| 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 | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.