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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
N/A
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
35.29(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.16(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.16(-14%)
Public order
9.65(+17%)
Shoplifting
9.35(+45%)
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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £126,000 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
Detached11£266,000
Flats1£61,500
Semi-Detached10£182,500
Terraced38£115,500

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

CF483LT

Y Ganolfan

CF483BB

Thomas Terrace

CF483BP

Balaclava Cottages

CF483RB

Blaen Dowlais

CF483PE

Blanche Street

CF482SF

Bryniau Road

CF483AS

Cross Morlais Street

CF482AG

Cross King Street

CF483HG

Japonica Drive

CF483HW

Market Street

CF483AP

Walter Street

CF483LU

Stryd Ifor

CF482AF

King Street

CF483HE

Dennithorne Close

CF483RT

White Street

CF483NP

Rees Street

CF483LG

Stable Yard

CF483LP

Ivor Street

CF483HS

Church Street

CF483TF

Goat Mill Road

CF483RY

Bryntirion Street

CF483LW

Station Road

CF482BS

King Street

CF483AR

Broad Street

CF482AS

Caeracca Villas

CF483AG

Stables Court

CF482DG

Rhodfar Pant

CF483LD

Lower Union Street

CF483AA

Blaen Dowlais

CF482DH

Heol-Y-Bryniau

CF482TD

Dowlais and Pant

CF483SF

Cross Francis Street

CF483SE

Francis Street

CF483SB

Wimbourne Street

CF483NT

Guest Cottages

CF482EF

Brecon Rise

CF483SD

Winifred Street

CF483HB

High Street

CF483RD

Rectory Close

CF483EH

Y Ganolfan

CF483AW

Walter Street

CF482DP

Tai Yr Efail

CF482BW

Brecon Rise

CF482DS

Heol Rhyd Y Bedd

CF483SS

Y Graig

CF482DN

Heol Bonymaen

CF483HF

Calluna Close

CF482YG

Heads Of The Valleys Road

CF483NN

Stryd Houlson Groes

CF483LR

Church Row

CF482AB

New Houses

CF483SN

Cross Ivor Terrace

CF483PH

High Street

CF483SQ

Bryntirion Street

CF483PD

Cross Blanche Street

CF482AQ

Miler Row

CF482AW

Nant Morlais

CF483SW

Ivor Terrace

CF483ND

Lower Row

CF483RP

Alma Street

CF483AD

Moriah Houses

CF483HA

High Street

CF483NJ

Beacons View

CF483NH

Alphonso Street

CF483BU

Brewery Road

CF483PY

Station Approach

CF483SP

Llewellyn Street

CF482BF

Amelia Close

CF482BT

Pantyscallog Terrace

CF482DF

Heol Y Castell

CF482DQ

Dowlais and Pant

CF483NY

Wern Isaf

CF482EE

Brecon Rise

CF483BA

Regent Street

CF482TA

Penygarnddu Industrial Estate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.