Ardd Fawr is in Dolgellau and in Gwynedd district. LL40 2YD 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 Ardd Fawr, Dolgellau, LL40 2YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL40 2YL, LL40 2YS, LL40 1DF, LL40 1DB, LL40 1BY, LL40 1DE, LL40 1BU, LL40 2AX, LL40 2YW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LL40 2YD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 53.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 29% | 30.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 43.4% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 16.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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 | 41% | 40.3% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 39.1% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 14% | -6.7% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.6% | 19% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 6.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 16.9% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 32.5% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.2% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98.5% | 98.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 98.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ardd Fawr was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Abermaw average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ardd Fawr has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Abermaw and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Ardd Fawr, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-06-26 | £152,365 |
| 46 Ardd Fawr, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-06-09 | £176,940 |
| 20 Ardd Fawr, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-01-25 | £179,110 |
| 14 Ardd Fawr, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2021-10-20 | £142,589 |
| 2 Ardd Fawr, Dolgellau, Gwynedd Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-10-19 | £124,225 |
LL40 2YD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2YD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LL40 2YD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bro Idris , LL40 1HY | - not rated | 690 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi'R Farchnad | Livestock Market Ffordd Y Bala | 219 yd | |
| Yr Hen Efail Tearooms | Yr Hen Efail, 4 Lôn Las | 320 yd | |
| Gwyndy | Gwyndy Heol Y Bont | 326 yd | |
| Tafarn Y Gader Tapas Ltd. | Tafarn Y Gader, Paris House Ffos Y Felin | 366 yd | |
| T H Roberts Coffee Shop | Parliament House Heol Glyndwr | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stag Inn | Stag Inn Heol Y Bont | 310 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Wtra'r Felin | 423 yd | |
| Ty Siamas | Ty Siamas, Neuadd Idris Stryd Fawr | 465 yd | |
| Yr Unicorn | Unicorn Inn Wtra Plas Coch | 475 yd | |
| Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau | Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau Marian | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Whippy's Kitchen | Texaco Garage Ffordd Y Bala | 115 yd | |
| Chinese Cottage | Chinese Cottage, Arran House Ffos Y Felin | 336 yd | |
| Dolgellau Kebab & Burger House | 2, Arcade Ffordd Pont Yr Aran | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Express Dolgellau | Texaco Garage Ffordd Y Bala | 115 yd | |
| Eurospar Dolgellau | Eurospar Ffordd Y Bala | 285 yd | |
| Spar Dolgellau | Spar, Siop Glyndwr Plas Yn Dref | 386 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group (Food) Ltd | 14 Maestalaran | 407 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.