Affluence in LL55 4BA
How LL55 4BA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Bethel & Llanrug
- Council
- Gwynedd
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,897 (2024)
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How well off LL55 4BA is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the LL55 4BA area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of Wales. The index ranks places within Wales only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability6.0
- Housing6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Access to services8.0
- Community safety8.0
- Living environment10.0
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 4BA area is broadly in line with that, at 55.9%. 26.9% are retired and 8.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across Wales, 29.6% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the LL55 4BA area is above that, at 33.9%.
Highest qualification
Across Wales, 31.5% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the LL55 4BA area is above that, at 36.5%. 15.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood LL55 4BA sits in (Bethel & Llanrug): about 1,897 residents.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.