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About

Dowlais is located at the northern edge of Merthyr Tydfil, situated on the steep hillsides overlooking the Taf Fawr valley. The area is historically defined by the Dowlais Ironworks, once the largest in the world, whose remnants and industrial archaeology shape the landscape. The terraced rows of houses, built for the workforce, climb the slopes in distinct tiers. This layout offers extensive views across the valley towards the Brecon Beacons National Park.

The community is centred along the main road, which contains essential local services and shops. A notable landmark is the former Dowlais Stables, a grand Victorian building that once housed the ironworks' horses, reflecting the scale of the past industry. Open spaces like the Sirhowy Valley Walk provide access to greenery along the river. The area maintains a strong sense of its own identity, separate from the town centre further down the valley.

Area overview

On average Dowlais has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dowlais is £38,626 per year. Dowlais is home to around 9,356 people, with a population density of about 819.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dowlais Population
9,356
Population density
819.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.28(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.4(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.19(+14%)
Public order
8.98(+1%)
Shoplifting
7.48(+8%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,619
92.12%
Other White
487
5.21%
Other Asian
66
0.71%
Indian
33
0.35%
Other
23
0.25%
Total population: 9,356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,198
28.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,745
22.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,198
15.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,106
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
728
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 7,624

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,401
33.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,101
26.01%
Other social rented
676
15.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
633
14.95%
Social rents from council
286
6.76%
Total households: 4,233

Property prices in Dowlais

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Dowlais 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£283,000
Flats2£61,750
Semi-Detached5£140,000
Terraced50£120,000

10 years median price trend in Dowlais

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

All postcodes in Dowlais

CF479HJ

Brynmair Terrace

CF479HE

Goat Mill Road

CF483BN

Vaughan Street

CF483PT

Coedcae Row

CF483LD

Lower Union Street

CF479DZ

Clos Thomas Dyke

CF479HY

Pembroke Place

CF479YD

Penybryn Villas

CF483AE

Glanmor Gardens

CF479YE

Brynmorlais Street

CF479AP

Gwaunfarren Road

CF479HH

High Street

CF482DP

Tai Yr Efail

CF483DA

New Road

CF483LE

Upper Union Street

CF483SP

Llewellyn Street

CF479HP

Elim Street

CF483BE

Wyndham Street

CF483GH

Blaen Dowlais

CF483HG

Japonica Drive

CF483SB

Wimbourne Street

CF479NX

Hodges Street

CF482BT

Pantyscallog Terrace

CF482UY

Dowlais and Pant

CF483BU

Brewery Road

CF483NU

Upper Row

CF483RR

Spring Street

CF483TB

High Street

CF483PY

Station Approach

CF482DA

Francis Terrace

CF483RL

Victoria Street

CF483TF

Goat Mill Road

CF482BG

Trevor Close

CF483EE

Y Ganolfan

CF482DH

Heol-Y-Bryniau

CF483NW

Houlson Street

CF483PN

High Street

CF483PS

High Street

CF479RX

Nibloe Terrace

CF479YR

Awelfryn Terrace

CF482BA

Tair Twynau

CF483BH

Upper Elizabeth Street

CF483PD

Cross Blanche Street

CF483SE

Francis Street

CF483AW

Walter Street

CF479DJ

Council Street

CF482AS

Caeracca Villas

CF482AX

Pant Industrial Estate

CF482EJ

The Hawthorns

CF483AS

Cross Morlais Street

CF483DP

Hermon Close

CF483RA

Coedcae

CF479TJ

Caerhendy Street

CF479BJ

Gwaunfarren Grove

CF479EX

Brynonen Terrace

CF479YG

Merthyr Road

CF483ND

Lower Row

CF483SN

Cross Ivor Terrace

CF482BU

Pant Villas

CF482BW

Brecon Rise

CF483BB

Thomas Terrace

CF483NE

Cross Street

CF479LJ

Bishops Grove

CF479UU

Gwladys Street

CF482BD

Edward Street

CF482EB

The Hafod

CF483BP

Balaclava Cottages

CF483HE

Dennithorne Close

CF483LJ

Charlotte Gardens

CF483TE

Goat Mill Road

CF482AY

Glanmorlais

CF483LB

Bryn Mair

CF483NR

Davies Street

CF483SL

Pant Terrace

CF479DX

Council Street

CF482DN

Heol Bonymaen

CF482SS

Merthyr Tydfil Industrial Estate

CF483BT

Balaclava Road

CF479AL

St Johns Grove

CF479LE

Tyllwyd Street

CF482AE

Queen Street

CF483NS

Jones Street

CF483DB

Balaclava Road

CF483DS

South Street

CF483SQ

Bryntirion Street

CF482AG

Cross King Street

CF482BY

Pantyscallog Houses

CF482DB

Pant Cottages

CF482DT

St Lukes Close

CF482YF

Dowlais and Pant

CF483RU

Alma Terrace

CF482DY

Primrose Close

CF483HD

Azalea Park

CF483NP

Rees Street

CF483PB

Muriel Terrace

CF479LD

Fronwen Terrace

CF479PJ

Urban Street

CF482AU

Gwladys Street

CF483SA

Graig Terrace

CF479UT

Brynglas Street

Data Sources

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