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De Dolgellau

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About

De Dolgellau ward encompasses the historic market town of Dolgellau and its immediate rural surroundings. The town is situated at the foot of Cader Idris, a prominent mountain that defines the southern skyline. The area includes the River Wnion, which flows through the town and meets the River Mawddach nearby. The ward's landscape is characterised by a mix of town streets, agricultural land, and the lower slopes of the mountainous terrain.

The town centre retains a distinctive architectural character with many buildings constructed from local grey stone. The area is a known starting point for several walking routes into the surrounding mountains and forests. Economic activity is centred on local services, tourism, and agriculture, with the weekly market remaining a functional part of town life. The Precipice Walk, a notable circular path, offers views over the Mawddach estuary from its northern rim.

Area overview

On average De Dolgellau has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 29.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in De Dolgellau is £40,952 per year. De Dolgellau is home to around 1,418 people, with a population density of about 626.9 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

De Dolgellau Population
1,418
Population density
626.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.62(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.93(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.46(+15%)
Public order
7.05(-14%)
Other theft
5.64(+23%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,364
96.19%
Other White
30
2.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
0.42%
Indian
5
0.35%
Irish
5
0.35%
Total population: 1,418

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
362
30.24%
No qualifications
238
19.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
208
17.38%
Level 3 (A level)
199
16.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
108
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 1,197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
272
40.96%
Owns with a mortgage
121
18.22%
Other social rented
109
16.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
74
11.14%
Social rents from council
69
10.39%
Total households: 664

Property prices in De Dolgellau

Median price£173,000
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £218K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 (about £187 per square foot) in De Dolgellau area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in De Dolgellau over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£270,000£252
Terraced15£171,000£172
Semi-Detached1£135,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in De Dolgellau

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in De Dolgellau.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140,000£130,000£112,500
2017£217,500£120,000£118,750
2018£201,000£132,000£108,500
2019£175,000£137,500£90,000
2020£210,500£138,500£124,000
2021£249,000£177,000£150,000
2022£270,500£185,250£180,000
2023£308,000£152,000£176,000
2024£322,500£228,250£191,250
2025£290,000£202,500£134,000
2026£165,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in De Dolgellau.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in De Dolgellau.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135£134£103
2017£152£144£111
2018£164£176£108
2019£244£147£135
2020£190£189£126
2021£209£201£125
2022£209£179£174
2023£236£177£182
2024£286£266£192
2025£252£214£168
2026£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in De Dolgellau.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for De Dolgellau in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about De Dolgellau

Is De Dolgellau safe?

De Dolgellau records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in De Dolgellau?

The median sale price in De Dolgellau is £173,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is De Dolgellau?

De Dolgellau scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in De Dolgellau sits around rank 1,224 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in De Dolgellau?

The average household income in De Dolgellau is around £40,952 per year, and 29% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for De Dolgellau?

De Dolgellau is represented by 1 elected councillor: Linda Morgan (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.