LL40 1RR is in Dolgellau and Gwynedd district. LL40 1RR is located in the De 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 Dolgellau, LL40 1RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL40 1RS, LL40 1RW, LL40 1RT, LL40 1RP, LL40 1SR, LL40 1RJ, LL40 1SA, LL40 1RN, LL40 1RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LL40 1RR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 51.9% | 48.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.1% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 22.4% | 39.1% | 16.7% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 37.3% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 11.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 38.7% | 30.6% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -17.8% |
| Good health | 34% | 41% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 15.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 28.4% | 26.5% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 7.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 18.2% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 13.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 23.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 98.6% | 95.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 95.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 32.2% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LL40 1RR was 91.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% lower than the Abermaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
LL40 1RR has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Abermaw and the 121st highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynffynon, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-07-08 | £657,512 |
| Brynffynon, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2017-05-26 | £17,879 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uned Glanwnion C/O Hyfforddiant Gwynedd , Yr Hen Ysgol LL40 1HW | - not rated | 427 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau Ffordd Pen Y Cefn , Dolgellau LL40 2YW | - not rated | 554 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Idris , LL40 1HY | - not rated | 600 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Y Gader Dolgellau , LL40 1HY | - not rated | 600 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Llanelltyd Llanelltyd , Dolgellau LL40 2TA | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | 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 | 166 yd | |
| Cosy Takeaway | Cosy Cafe Heol Feurig | 234 yd | |
| DD's Bakery and Sandwich Bar | Lighthouse, 5, Crosby Buildings Stryd Fawr | 249 yd | |
| Y Sospan | Y Sospan Bwyty Restaurant Llys Owain | 258 yd | |
| Gwin Dylanwad Wine | Gwin Dylanwad Wine, Popty'r Dref Porth Marchnad | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Siamas | Ty Siamas, Neuadd Idris Stryd Fawr | 222 yd | |
| Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau | Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau Marian | 251 yd | |
| Yr Unicorn | Unicorn Inn Wtra Plas Coch | 266 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Wtra'r Felin | 282 yd | |
| Stag Inn | Stag Inn Heol Y Bont | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House | 2, Arcade Ffordd Pont Yr Aran | 329 yd | |
| Chinese Cottage | Chinese Cottage, Arran House Ffos Y Felin | 359 yd | |
| Mrs Whippy's Kitchen | Texaco Garage Ffordd Y Bala | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Dolgellau | Spar, Siop Glyndwr Plas Yn Dref | 317 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd | 14 Maestalaran | 469 yd | |
| Spar Express Dolgellau | Texaco Garage Ffordd Y Bala | 609 yd | |
| Eurospar Dolgellau | Eurospar Ffordd Y Bala | 853 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.