Affluence in LL
How LL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Gwynedd
- Region
- Wales
- Population
- 556,033 (2024)
How well off LL is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, LL scores 5.7 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for Wales. Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Housing4.7
- Access to services5.0
- Community safety5.2
- Income5.6
- Health and disability5.8
- Education and skills5.8
- Employment5.9
- Living environment6.8
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
51.3% of adults in LL are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 27.5% are retired and 6.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
29.4% of adults in LL work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
31.7% of adults in LL hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Wales average of 31.5%. 18.8% have no qualifications.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.