Cae Idris Dolgellau, Gwynedd
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (LL40), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 46405201.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £177,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Gwynedd costs £2,469 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Morfa Mawddach, about 11 km (6.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Surgery, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £77,431 | £77,431 | £77,431 |
| 2018 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £128,500 | £128,500 | £128,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £122,500 | £122,500 | £122,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £151,000 | £151,000 | £151,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £145,900 | £145,900 | £145,900 |
| 2002 | 2 | £69,975 | £60,000 | £79,950 |
| 2001 | 2 | £89,750 | £84,500 | £95,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £60,000 | £56,000 | £64,000 |
| 1998 | 3 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £55,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2021 | 3 LL40 1GD | Semi-detached | £177,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2020 | 5 LL40 1GD | Semi-detached | £77,431 | |
| 17 Dec 2018 | 6 LL40 1GD | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2017 | 10 LL40 1GD | Semi-detached | £128,500 | |
| 13 Aug 2009 | 8 LL40 1GD | Detached | £122,500 | |
| 3 Feb 2006 | 6 LL40 1GD | Semi-detached | £151,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2004 | 9 LL40 1GD | Semi-detached | £145,900 | |
| 20 Dec 2002 | 5 LL40 1GD | Semi-detached | £79,950 | |
| 11 Jan 2002 | 1 LL40 1GD | Detached | £60,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2001 | 12 LL40 1GD | Detached | £95,000 | New build. |
| 8 Oct 2001 | 11 LL40 1GD | Detached | £84,500 | New build. |
| 24 Oct 2000 | 2 LL40 1GD | Detached | £58,000 | New build. |
| 22 Apr 1999 | 5 LL40 1GD | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 1 Mar 1999 | 7 LL40 1GD | Detached | £64,000 | New build. |
| 14 Dec 1998 | 8 LL40 1GD | Detached | £55,000 | New build. |
| 21 Apr 1998 | 3 LL40 1GD | Semi-detached | £52,000 | New build. |
| 5 Mar 1998 | 4 LL40 1GD | Semi-detached | £52,000 | New build. |
| 16 May 1997 | 6 LL40 1GD | Semi-detached | £50,000 | New build. |
| 7 Apr 1997 | 5 LL40 1GD | Semi-detached | £50,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (2); 1991-1995 (1); 2009 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Gwynedd in 2026-27: Band D £2,469 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,920 | £2,194 | £2,469 | £3,017 | £3,566 | £4,115 | £4,938 | £5,760 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (33% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 59 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| LL40 1GD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| LL40 1GA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 72 m and 79 m above sea level (74 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LL40 1GA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LL40 1GD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Morfa Mawddach 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.8 miles) |
| Barmouth 237,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Fairbourne 44,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Uwch Y Maes Dolgellau | 130 m |
| Ferry terminal | Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing Barmouth | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evolt Network | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 95.7 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Surgery | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Clinic | 330 m |
| Hospital | Dolgellau & Barmouth District Hospital | 330 m |
| Police station | Dolgellau Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Dolgellau, Dolgellau Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,940 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,650 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,540 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Plas Gwyn, a listed building (Grade II*), 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 199 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Plas Gwyn | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| T.H.Roberts, Ironmonger | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| County Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Tan-y-Fynwent | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coed Plâs-y-Brithdir | Wood | 210 m north-east |
| Coed y Parc | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Ceunant Stwcle | Valley | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Llyn Gwernan | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Gau Graig | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Llwnc y Penmaen | Tidal water | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 1.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 13 |
2 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gwynedd: see them on the Gwynedd page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bro Idris Welsh medium | All-through | 3–16 | 310 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysbyty Dolgellau & Barmouth District Hospital LL40 1NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| North Wales Fire & Rescue Service LL40 1HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wenallt Uchaf (15); On or near Uwch Y Maes (3); On or near Maesbrith (2); On or near Cae'R Dderwen (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 66% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Uwch y Maes · Wenallt Uchaf · Maesbrith · Wenallt · Wenallt Uchaf · Wenallt Uchaf · Cae'r Dderwen · Gwerngriafol · Gwern Fedw · Gwern Y Grug · Hospital Drive · Gwern Lafant
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.