Dolgellau (LL40) in Gwynedd, Wales, sits at the 55th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 50.8/100, indicating average market conditions. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.5%, while rental yields have expanded more robustly at 3.8% annually. The district is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible transformation to date. Population growth has remained modest at 0.5% over the five-year period, reflecting the slower demographic dynamics typical of rural Welsh markets. These metrics position Dolgellau as a stable, mid-performing area with rental performance outpacing capital appreciation, characteristic of established towns with steady demand from both residents and investors.
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- 1Property prices up 1.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 3.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Dolgellau · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.5 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
Dolgellau (LL40) common questions
Is Dolgellau up and coming?
Dolgellau (LL40) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 42% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 3.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Dolgellau safe?
Dolgellau has a safety score of 83/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Dolgellau?
The average property price in Dolgellau (LL40) is £197k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Dolgellau?
The median monthly rent in Dolgellau (LL40) is £677 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Dolgellau?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Machynlleth (SY20), Talsarnau (LL47), Penrhyndeudraeth (LL48), Harlech (LL46), Llanbedr (LL45). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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