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About

Dewi ward encompasses a central portion of the city of Bangor in Gwynedd. The area is largely residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments, situated on the slopes above the city centre. It includes parts of the university campus and is bordered by the grounds of Penrhyn Castle to the east. The ward stretches up to the higher ground of Friddoedd and Hirael, overlooking the Menai Strait.

A defining characteristic is the presence of Bangor Mountain, a wooded hill that rises within the ward's boundaries, offering walking paths and views. The urban landscape is intersected by the busy A5 road, which runs through the area. The ward functions as a key residential zone for the city's university staff and students, contributing to its demographic mix. Local amenities are focused along secondary roads serving the community.

Area overview

On average Dewi has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 23% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dewi is £48,246 per year. Dewi is home to around 2,002 people, with a population density of about 1,822.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dewi Population
2,002
Population density
1,822.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
68.93(+972%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.46(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.47(+134%)
Public order
7.99(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.99(-5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,589
79.33%
Indian
89
4.44%
Other White
82
4.09%
Chinese
49
2.45%
Arab
45
2.25%
Total population: 2,003

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
606
39.3%
Level 3 (A level)
252
16.34%
No qualifications
244
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
206
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
112
7.26%
Total 16+ residents: 1,542

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
235
30.4%
Owns outright
234
30.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
121
15.65%
Other social rented
94
12.16%
Social rents from council
74
9.57%
Total households: 773

Property prices in Dewi

Median price£206,500
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £225K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £206,500 (about £191 per square foot) in Dewi area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,500 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dewi over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£580,000£265
Semi-Detached8£221,250£201
Terraced10£149,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dewi

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewi.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£338,000£169,950£124,950
2017£220,000£161,000£129,500
2018£330,000£175,000£110,000
2019£258,000£133,000£129,000
2020£240,000£165,000£142,000
2021£260,000£187,000£122,500
2022£305,000£190,250£135,000
2023£328,500£228,500£135,000
2024£395,000£240,000£146,000
2025£490,000£217,500£165,000
2026£225,000£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewi.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewi.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£142£137
2017£177£166£138
2018£205£156£115
2019£194£141£133
2020£195£159£164
2021£210£181£152
2022£244£201£162
2023£246£224£152
2024£263£201£169
2025£265£218£180
2026£200£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewi.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dewi in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Dewi

Is Dewi safe?

Dewi records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dewi?

The median sale price in Dewi is £206,500 (about £191 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Dewi?

Dewi scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dewi sits around rank 1,016 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 Dewi?

The average household income in Dewi is around £48,246 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dewi?

Dewi is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gareth Anthony Roberts (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.