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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.0% 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
74
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
57.94(+735%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.46(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.48(+48%)
Other theft
8.49(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.49(-7%)
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

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 in Dewi area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,500 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dewi over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£410,000
Semi-Detached9£217,500
Terraced7£165,000

10 years median price trend in Dewi

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewi.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.