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About

Dolforwyn ward encompasses a primarily rural landscape of rolling hills and farmland within the Powys county. The area is centred around the village of Abermule, situated along the River Severn, which acts as a key geographical feature. The community is served by the Cambrian Line railway, providing a direct transport link. Land use is predominantly agricultural, with scattered residential settlements defining the ward's character.

The historical Dolforwyn Castle, a ruined Welsh fortress built by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, stands on a wooded hill overlooking the Severn valley. This site offers views across the countryside towards Newtown. The ward's landscape includes forestry plantations and areas of common land, contributing to its quiet, open atmosphere. Local governance is maintained through the community council, focusing on the needs of its dispersed population.

Area overview

On average Dolforwyn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dolforwyn is £46,187 per year. Dolforwyn is home to around 2,034 people, with a population density of about 42.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dolforwyn Population
2,034
Population density
42.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.67(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.78(-12%)
Other theft
9.83(+95%)
Public order
5.41(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.42(-45%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,982
97.44%
Other White
22
1.08%
Irish
14
0.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.2%
Other
3
0.15%
Total population: 2,034

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
573
33.01%
No qualifications
317
18.26%
Level 3 (A level)
288
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
271
15.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
138
7.95%
Total 16+ residents: 1,736

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
413
48.14%
Owns with a mortgage
229
26.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
121
14.1%
Other forms of private rent
42
4.9%
Social rents from council
31
3.61%
Total households: 858

Property prices in Dolforwyn

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Dolforwyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dolforwyn 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 Dolforwyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£297,500
Semi-Detached4£200,000
Terraced3£210,000

10 years median price trend in Dolforwyn

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

All postcodes in Dolforwyn

SY163AT

Dolforwyn

SY163DY

Dolforwyn

SY156LP

Cefn Y Coed

SY156JL

Dolforwyn

SY156ND

Dolforwyn

SY156NF

Clos Y Felin

SY163BL

Dolforwyn

SY163LN

Dolforwyn

SY156LW

Cefn Y Coed

SY163AW

Dolforwyn

SY218QL

Dolforwyn

SY218QP

Dolforwyn

SY156LN

Dolforwyn

SY163AQ

Pont Bechan

SY163LL

Dolforwyn

SY156NQ

Nant Y Felin

SY156HS

Dolforwyn

SY156LY

Village Green

SY163DZ

Dolforwyn

SY163EA

Cae-Y-Nant

SY156NG

Dolforwyn

SY156NA

Dolforwyn

SY163LF

Dolforwyn

SY163DS

Brynteg

SY163DX

Dolforwyn

SY156LG

Brooklyn

SY156LR

Dolforwyn

SY156LB

Green Lane

SY156JP

Cae Brynderwyn

SY163BJ

Dolforwyn

SY156JT

Dol Las

SY156LJ

Dolforwyn

SY163ED

Dolforwyn

SY156LL

Dolforwyn

SY156BB

Dol Y Felin

SY156JW

Dolforwyn

SY156JQ

Dolforwyn

SY156FA

Dolforwyn

SY156HR

Dolforwyn

SY156LF

Village Green

SY156JZ

Goronddu

SY156FB

Dolforwyn

SY218QW

Dolforwyn

SY156JG

Dolforwyn

SY163DP

Smithy Fields

SY156NH

Court Close

SY156LQ

Yew Tree View

SY163AS

Dolforwyn

SY156NE

Felin Hafren

SY156NT

Pool Road

SY156NU

Court Close

SY156NR

Belvedere Cottages

SY156JH

Dolforwyn

SY156JY

Wig Lane

SY156NJ

Parkside

SY163AP

Dolforwyn

SY163LJ

Dolforwyn

SY163LQ

Brynteg

SY163LG

Dolforwyn

SY156LA

Dolforwyn

SY156JU

Goronddu

SY156LU

Cefn Y Coed

SY156JJ

Dolforwyn

SY163DU

Brynteg

SY163EB

Dolforwyn

SY156NN

Dolforwyn

SY156NS

Brook Cottage

SY156LE

Dolforwyn

SY156JX

Dolforwyn

SY156NL

Dolforwyn

SY156JS

Long Meadow

SY156LD

Dolforwyn

SY156LH

Oak Cottages

SY163LH

Dolforwyn

SY163BN

Dolforwyn

SY163DR

Ffordd Newydd

SY156LX

Hawthorn Drive

Data Sources

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