Affluence in LL40
How LL40 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Gwynedd
- Region
- Wales
- Population
- 8,798 (2024)
LL40Postcode district · Dolgellau
How well off LL40 is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, LL40 scores 5.5 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is housing (2.2 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Housing2.2
- Access to services2.3
- Community safety6.5
- Income6.7
- Living environment6.8
- Education and skills7.0
- Employment7.5
- Health and disability7.7
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
51.8% of adults in LL40 are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 31.1% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
29.4% of adults in LL40 work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
34.6% of adults in LL40 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Wales average of 31.5%. 17.2% have no qualifications.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.