LL40 Postcode District
LL40 is the Postcode District for Dolgellau in Gwynedd
The LL40 postcode district is located in the LL Llandudno postal area, LL40 has a population of 4,053 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 98.04 square miles (253.92 square kilometres or 62,745.36 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the LL40 postcode district is Dolgellau, located in Gwynedd, Wales. Other significant settlements in the area include Islawrdref and Penmaenpool. The county within which Dolgellau is situated is the county of Gwynedd. Dolgellau is also the main post town for this postcode district.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector LL40 1, covers Dolgellau in Gwynedd.
The sector LL40 2, covers Dolgellau and Llanfachreth and Ganllwyd and Rhydymain in Gwynedd.
The post town for this district is DOLGELLAU.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Gwynedd - Gwynedd area with a total of 358 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Barmouth | 8.87 | WSW |
| Harlech | 11.66 | WNW |
| Machynlleth | 12.90 | S |
| Y Bala | 14.47 | NE |
| Porthmadog | 15.19 | NW |
| Blaenau Ffestiniog | 15.32 | N |
| Tywyn | 16.20 | SW |
| Criccieth | 18.43 | WNW |
| Betws-y-Coed | 21.97 | N |
| Llanfair Caereinion | 24.33 | ESE |
| Pwllheli | 24.37 | WNW |
| Llanfyllin | 24.84 | E |
| Llanrwst | 25.18 | N |
| Rhosgadfan | 26.55 | NW |
| Llanidloes | 26.58 | SSE |
| Aberystwyth | 26.67 | SSW |
| Bethesda | 29.01 | NNW |
| Newtown | 29.37 | SE |
| Nefyn | 29.54 | WNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 358
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOLGELLAU | DOLGELLAU | LL40 1 | 152 |
| DOLGELLAU | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 30 |
| Llanfachreth | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 26 |
| DOLGELLAU | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 16 |
| Brithdir | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 15 |
| Bontddu | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 14 |
| Llanfachreth | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 14 |
| Ganllwyd | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 12 |
| Rhydymain | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 11 |
| Ganllwyd | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 11 |
| Rhydymain | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 10 |
| Llanelltyd | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 8 |
| Llanelltyd | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 7 |
| Islawrdref | DOLGELLAU | LL40 1 | 5 |
| DOLGELLAU | DOLGELLAU | LL40 1 | 4 |
| Penmaenpool | DOLGELLAU | LL40 1 | 3 |
| Brithdir | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 3 |
| Penmaenpool | DOLGELLAU | LL40 1 | 3 |
| Abergeirw | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 3 |
| Tabor | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 3 |
| Islawrdref | DOLGELLAU | LL40 1 | 2 |
| Tabor | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 2 |
| Drws Y Nant | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 2 |
| Bontnewydd | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 1 |
| Bontnewydd | DOLGELLAU | LL40 2 | 1 |
Street list for LL40
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MAESTALARAN | 78 |
| FELIN UCHAF | 21 |
| FELIN ISAF | 20 |
| WENALLT UCHAF | 19 |
| PORTH CANOL | 18 |
| HEOL GLYNDWR | 16 |
| FFOS Y FELIN | 16 |
| FFOS Y FELIN | 16 |
| MILL STREET | 14 |
| FFORDD HEULOG | 13 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 289 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 |
| Shoplifting | 52 |
| Other theft | 50 |
| Public order | 48 |
| Burglary | 24 |
| Other crime | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELDON SQUARE | DOLGELLAU | 22 | LL40 1PY | View map | |
| BRIDGE STREET | DOLGELLAU | 9 | LL40 1AS | View map | |
| SMITHFIELD STREET | DOLGELLAU | 8 | LL40 1AA | View map |
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Clinic | DOLGELLAU & BARMOUTH COMMUNITY HOSP, HOSPITAL ROAD, DOLGELLAU, GWYNEDD, LL40 1NT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | County Hall | BRIDGE STREET, DOLGELLAU, GWYNEDD, LL40 1AU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dolgellau & Barmouth Community Hospital | HOSPITAL DRIVE, DOLGELLAU, LL40 1NT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Surgery | SPRINGFIELD STREET, DOLGELLAU, GWYNEDD, LL40 1LY | GP PRACTICE | Call 01341 422431 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eleanor Davies Optometrist Ltd | PLASYNDRE STREET, DOLGELLAU, GWYNEDD, LL40 1AD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £344,447 | 19 | £352,278 | 35 | £324,452 | 22 | £335,760 | 25 |
| Semi-detached | £221,167 | 12 | £168,375 | 16 | £212,538 | 13 | £220,197 | 15 |
| Terraced | £145,375 | 28 | £170,600 | 25 | £172,400 | 30 | £182,426 | 24 |
| Flats | £138,490 | 5 | £165,250 | 4 | £107,972 | 2 | £130,625 | 4 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
No motorway junctions found for this postcode district.
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| LL40 1 | Dolgellau Delivery Office |
| LL40 2 | Dolgellau Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| L | L | 4 | 0 | - | X | X | X |
| L | L | 4 | 0 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coed y Brenin Forest Park | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the LL40 postal code is DOLGELLAU followed by LLANFACHRETH, and LLANELLTYD.
The postcode area has a boundary with Cardigan Bay.
The LL40 Postcode shares a border with LL23 (Y BALA, LLANUWCHLLYN, LLANDDERFEL), LL41 (BLAENAU FFESTINIOG, TRAWSFYNYDD, LLAN FFESTINIOG), LL45 (LLANBEDR, PENTRE GWYNFRYN), LL43 (TAL Y BONT), LL36 (TYWYN, BRYNCRUG, LLANEGRYN), SY20 (MACHYNLLETH, PENNAL, CORRIS) and LL39 (ARTHOG).
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Weather
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