Affluence in LL55 1UE
How LL55 1UE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Bethel & Llanrug
- Council
- Gwynedd
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,288 (2024)
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How well off LL55 1UE is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the LL55 1UE area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of Wales. Its weakest domain is access to services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within Wales only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Access to services3.0
- Housing6.0
- Community safety7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Education and skills10.0
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 LL55 1UE area is above that, at 60.9%. 23% are retired and 6.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across Wales, 29.6% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the LL55 1UE area is above that, at 41.3%.
Highest qualification
Across Wales, 31.5% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the LL55 1UE area is well above that, at 48.5%. 13.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood LL55 1UE sits in (Bethel & Llanrug): about 2,288 residents.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.