LL40 — DOLGELLAU | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LL40

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LL40 is £239,527, which is 12% below the North Wales average of £271,879.

Properties in LL40 cost 16.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LL40 have fallen 20.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£339,759	74
Semi-detached	£195,775	40
Terraced	£161,799	82
Flat	£146,239	10
All types	£239,527	237

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LL40

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LL40 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LL40

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LL40 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Aran Hall School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Bro Idris	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

120,813

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LL40 are 188.0 Mbps, with 98% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 67% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

188.0 Mbps

Avg Download

34.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

41%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LL40 is collected by North Wales Council. The Band D rate is £2,304/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LL40 — DOLGELLAU

Area Summary

LL40 (DOLGELLAU) offers affordable property prices (£239,527, 17% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (188 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£294K

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£135K

▼ 6.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LL40?

The average house price in LL40 (DOLGELLAU) is £239,527, based on 237 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 17% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 20.0% over the past year.

Is LL40 a safe area to live?

Crime in LL40 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LL40?

There are 2 schools in or near LL40. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LL40?

Council tax in LL40 is collected by North Wales Council. The Band D rate is £2,304 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LL40?

The average broadband download speed in LL40 is 188 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 80% of premises, ultrafast to 41%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LL40 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in LL40 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 120,813.