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Dolbenmaen

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About

Dolbenmaen ward encompasses a largely rural expanse in southern Gwynedd, centred on the village of Penmorfa. The area is defined by the steep, wooded valleys of the River Dwyfor and its tributaries, which cut through upland pastures and farmland. The landscape is dominated by the prominent hill of Moel Hebog to the north, with smaller settlements like Dolbenmaen itself scattered across the lower ground.

The ward's historical significance is marked by the substantial remains of Dolbenmaen's medieval motte and bailey castle, a scheduled monument overlooking the valley. Economic activity has traditionally been linked to agriculture and local quarrying. The area provides a quiet, residential character for communities within commuting distance of the larger towns of Porthmadog and Tremadog, which lie just beyond its southeastern boundary.

Area overview

On average Dolbenmaen has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dolbenmaen is £42,768 per year. Dolbenmaen is home to around 1,173 people, with a population density of about 13.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dolbenmaen Population
1,173
Population density
13.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.46(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.26(-71%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.41(-58%)
Other theft
3.41(-32%)
Drugs
1.71(-42%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,129
96.33%
Other White
13
1.11%
Other
7
0.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.51%
Indian
4
0.34%
Total population: 1,172

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
363
36.82%
No qualifications
154
15.62%
Level 3 (A level)
144
14.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
129
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
80
8.11%
Total 16+ residents: 986

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
266
53.31%
Owns with a mortgage
101
20.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
57
11.42%
Other social rented
35
7.01%
Social rents from council
22
4.41%
Total households: 499

Property prices in Dolbenmaen

Based on 12 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 in Dolbenmaen area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £383,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dolbenmaen 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 Dolbenmaen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£290,000
Terraced5£160,000

10 years median price trend in Dolbenmaen

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

All postcodes in Dolbenmaen

LL519SJ

Dolbenmaen

LL519UX

Dolbenmaen

LL519AQ

Dolbenmaen

LL519EZ

Lon Goed

LL520RE

Dolbenmaen

LL519TQ

Dolbenmaen

LL499RP

Dolbenmaen

LL519HZ

Dolbenmaen

LL519LQ

Dolbenmaen

LL519SQ

Dolbenmaen

LL519SX

Maes Hyfryd

LL519TX

Dolbenmaen

LL519YU

Lon Tabor

LL519LX

Pen Llystyn

LL519TJ

Dolbenmaen

LL519YT

Dolbenmaen

LL499SF

Hen Ffordd

LL520RF

Dolbenmaen

LL519NJ

Dolbenmaen

LL519AX

Ffordd Cors Y Llyn

LL519EX

Lon Goed

LL519AJ

Dolbenmaen

LL545DP

Dolbenmaen

LL520RB

Lon Tabor

LL519NQ

Dolbenmaen

LL519RX

Cambrian Terrace

LL519UQ

Dolbenmaen

LL499SD

Railway Terrace

LL499RS

Dolbenmaen

LL519AB

Dolbenmaen

LL519RQ

Dolbenmaen

LL499YN

Penamser Road

LL520RA

Trer Ddol

LL520PY

Bryn Tyddyn

LL519NZ

London Road

LL519RJ

Dolbenmaen

LL519SZ

Dolbenmaen

LL499RR

Bron Alltwen

LL499SE

Tan Rhiw

LL519NX

Bro Pedr Fardd

LL499SG

Hen Ffordd

LL520RD

Lon Tabor

LL519TZ

Dolbenmaen

LL519RZ

Dolbenmaen

LL520PT

New Street

LL499RT

Hen Ffordd

LL520PE

Bryn Tyddyn

LL499RU

Tan Y Bryn Terrace

LL519AL

Bro Gwgan

LL519AZ

Dolbenmaen

LL519LJ

Dolbenmaen

LL520PW

Lon Tabor

LL499SB

Hen Ffordd

LL519YY

Dolbenmaen

LL520PU

Bryn Tyddyn

LL499RY

Bryncir Terrace

LL519UJ

Dolbenmaen

LL499SH

Dolbenmaen

LL519PQ

Dolbenmaen

LL499SA

Glyn Terrace

LL519HX

Lon Tabor

Data Sources

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