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Dowlais and Pant

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About

Dowlais and Pant is situated in the northern part of Merthyr Tydfil, characterised by residential streets on the hillsides overlooking the town centre. The area is historically linked to the iron industry, with the remains of the Dowlais Ironworks serving as a significant local landmark. The landscape is shaped by its industrial past and the natural geography of the valleys.

The ward includes the distinct communities of Dowlais and Pant, each with their own local centres and facilities. Housing is primarily a mix of traditional terraced homes and more modern developments. The area is home to the historic St. John's Church, a prominent feature on the hillside, and offers extensive views across the surrounding valleys.

Area overview

On average Dowlais and Pant has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dowlais and Pant is £38,626 per year. Dowlais and Pant is home to around 6,631 people, with a population density of about 613.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dowlais and Pant Population
6,631
Population density
613.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.18(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.18(-2%)
Shoplifting
10.41(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.1(+25%)
Public order
9.95(+11%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,096
91.89%
Other White
355
5.35%
Other Asian
52
0.78%
Indian
22
0.33%
Other
17
0.26%
Total population: 6,634

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,696
31.11%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,163
21.33%
Level 3 (A level)
841
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
777
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
514
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 5,452

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
968
31.81%
Owns with a mortgage
737
24.22%
Other social rented
535
17.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
469
15.41%
Social rents from council
235
7.72%
Total households: 3,043

Property prices in Dowlais and Pant

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £124,000 in Dowlais and Pant area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,550 up to £370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dowlais and Pant 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 Dowlais and Pant over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£283,000
Flats2£61,750
Semi-Detached5£140,000
Terraced31£118,000

10 years median price trend in Dowlais and Pant

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dowlais and Pant.

All postcodes in Dowlais and Pant

CF482TD

Dowlais and Pant

CF483NT

Guest Cottages

CF482AB

New Houses

CF482AJ

Commercial Street

CF482DG

Rhodfar Pant

CF483HL

Market Street

CF483LP

Ivor Street

CF483LW

Station Road

CF483PW

High Street

CF483AH

Mount Pleasant Street

CF483AT

Overton Street

CF483AR

Broad Street

CF483LF

Dowlais and Pant

CF482DF

Heol Y Castell

CF482DL

Heol Y Bryniau

CF482ED

The Hafod

CF483PH

High Street

CF483RP

Alma Street

CF482BF

Amelia Close

CF482TH

Tai'r Twynau

CF483HA

High Street

CF483LR

Church Row

CF483RY

Bryntirion Street

CF482AA

Windsor Place

CF482EF

Brecon Rise

CF482TA

Penygarnddu Industrial Estate

CF483AL

Berry Square

CF483NJ

Beacons View

CF483RW

Victoria Street

CF482AP

Hafod Cottages

CF482YA

Dowlais and Pant

CF483SF

Cross Francis Street

CF483LU

Stryd Ifor

CF483AD

Moriah Houses

CF483AP

Walter Street

CF483NH

Alphonso Street

CF483PU

Station Terrace

CF483RB

Blaen Dowlais

CF483TD

Goat Mill Road

CF482BN

The Rise

CF482SF

Bryniau Road

CF482BH

Tydfil Villas

CF482DR

Heol Rhyd Y Bedd

CF483BA

Regent Street

CF483DL

Gwernllwyn Close

CF483LG

Stable Yard

CF483RN

Victoria Street

CF483SG

Glendower Street

CF482DD

Pant Road

CF482DS

Heol Rhyd Y Bedd

CF483AF

Mount Pleasant Street

CF483HB

High Street

CF483SH

Pant Road

CF482SR

Pant Industrial Estate

CF483PE

Blanche Street

CF483RT

White Street

CF483HW

Market Street

CF482YG

Heads Of The Valleys Road

CF483AG

Stables Court

CF482BB

Edward Street

CF482DW

Bryniau Cottages

CF482EE

Brecon Rise

CF483LT

Y Ganolfan

CF482AD

Heol-Y-Bryniau

CF482AH

Railway Gardens

CF483SS

Y Graig

CF483BS

Balaclava Road

CF483BW

Balaclava Road

CF483LA

Maes Y Ffynnon

CF483SD

Winifred Street

CF483SR

Y Ganolfan

CF483NG

Wern Street

CF483RS

Libanus Street

CF483AY

Morlais Street

CF483NQ

Jones Street

Data Sources

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