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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
26
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
13.64(-60%)
Other theft
3.41(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.41(-54%)
Public order
2.56(-69%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.56(-80%)
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

Median price£193,000
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)11
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £270K

Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 (about £231 per square foot) in Dolbenmaen area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £383,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dolbenmaen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£250,750£249
Semi-Detached3£185,000£193
Terraced1£110,000£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dolbenmaen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dolbenmaen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,000£147,000
2017£245,000£126,250£111,500
2018£164,950£110,000£198,000
2019£270,000£164,250£115,000
2020£390,000£167,500£252,000
2021£365,000£166,000£73,750
2022£285,000£97,976£172,500
2023£382,500£187,000£159,750
2024£287,500£185,250£155,000
2025£250,750£176,000£162,500
2026£167,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dolbenmaen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dolbenmaen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£171
2017£201£220£158
2018£199£110
2019£222£154£109
2020£399£273£404
2021£240£241£128
2022£347£129£183
2023£216£316£255
2024£258£296£163
2025£253£194£182
2026£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dolbenmaen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Dolbenmaen

Is Dolbenmaen safe?

Dolbenmaen records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dolbenmaen?

The median sale price in Dolbenmaen is £193,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 11 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Dolbenmaen?

Dolbenmaen scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dolbenmaen sits around rank 904 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 Dolbenmaen?

The average household income in Dolbenmaen is around £42,768 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dolbenmaen?

Dolbenmaen is represented by 1 elected councillor: Steve Churchman (Liberal Democrats).

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.