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LL40

DOLGELLAU

North Wales, Wales, England

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LL40 covers DOLGELLAU in North Wales, Wales.

Avg price £239,527
1yr change ▼ 20.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£239,527

▼ 20.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

17% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

188 Mbps

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.

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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

£211K £224K £237K £250K £264K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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Nearest Schools

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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

120,813

Population

67

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.

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188.0 Mbps

Avg Download

34.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

41%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LL40 DOLGELLAU

What is the average house price in LL40 DOLGELLAU?
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 DOLGELLAU 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 is the population of LL40 DOLGELLAU?
The population of LL40 (DOLGELLAU) is approximately 120,813 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in LL40 DOLGELLAU?
There are 2 schools in or near LL40. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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