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Dolforwyn

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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
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
42.77(+26%)
Other theft
12.29(+168%)
Public order
7.87(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.37(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.41(-26%)
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 Asian
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

Median price£277,500
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £340K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £233 per square foot) in Dolforwyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dolforwyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£327,500£247
Semi-Detached4£257,500£216
Terraced4£169,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dolforwyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dolforwyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203,000£145,500£122,500
2017£213,000£140,500£137,750
2018£262,500£143,250£150,000
2019£229,000£122,000£128,000
2020£235,000£170,500£168,000
2021£270,000£195,000£165,000
2022£342,000£232,500£182,500
2023£257,000£162,500£200,000
2024£330,000£155,000£165,000
2025£330,000£190,000£165,000
2026£378,000£280,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dolforwyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dolforwyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£160£146
2017£165£154£157
2018£170£167£153
2019£204£143
2020£196£187£159
2021£203£215£187
2022£259£196£176
2023£272£209£204
2024£286£215£176
2025£295£201£203
2026£206£216£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dolforwyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Dolforwyn

Is Dolforwyn safe?

Dolforwyn records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dolforwyn?

The median sale price in Dolforwyn is £277,500 (about £233 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Dolforwyn?

Dolforwyn scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dolforwyn sits around rank 1,433 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 Dolforwyn?

The average household income in Dolforwyn is around £46,187 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dolforwyn?

Dolforwyn is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gareth Michael Pugh (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.