Affluence in LL42 1DW
How LL42 1DW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Barmouth & Dolgellau
- Council
- Gwynedd
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,216 (2024)
LL42 1DWBarmouth
How well off LL42 1DW is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the LL42 1DW area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of Wales. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within Wales only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Access to services3.0
- Housing3.0
- Community safety3.0
- Income5.0
- Employment5.0
- Health and disability7.0
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 LL42 1DW area is broadly in line with that, at 47.8%. 29.3% are retired and 6.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across Wales, 29.6% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the LL42 1DW area is below that, at 24.5%.
Highest qualification
Across Wales, 31.5% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the LL42 1DW area is below that, at 26.1%. 18.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood LL42 1DW sits in (Barmouth & Dolgellau): about 2,216 residents.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.