Affluence in LL40 1BS
How LL40 1BS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Barmouth & Dolgellau
- Council
- Gwynedd
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,255 (2024)
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How well off LL40 1BS is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the LL40 1BS area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of Wales. Its weakest domain is housing (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within Wales only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Housing2.0
- Access to services3.0
- Income6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Community safety6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across Wales, 51.9% of adults are in work; the LL40 1BS area is broadly in line with that, at 54.2%. 29.3% are retired and 4.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across Wales, 29.6% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the LL40 1BS area is broadly in line with that, at 31.2%.
Highest qualification
Across Wales, 31.5% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the LL40 1BS area is above that, at 37.4%. 14.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood LL40 1BS sits in (Barmouth & Dolgellau): about 1,255 residents.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.