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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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 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
73
Deprivation level
N/A
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
32.71(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.83(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.73(+33%)
Public order
8.98(+9%)
Shoplifting
6.73(+5%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £134,975 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
Detached12£283,000
Terraced62£120,000
Semi-Detached11£185,000
Flats1£61,500

10 years median price trend in Dowlais

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

All postcodes in Dowlais

CF483PU

Station Terrace

CF483RY

Bryntirion Street

CF483TF

Goat Mill Road

CF479AX

Gwaunfarren Close

CF479HT

Lloyds Terrace

CF483SA

Graig Terrace

CF483HS

Church Street

CF482DD

Pant Road

CF482AU

Gwladys Street

CF479YL

District Street

CF483AH

Mount Pleasant Street

CF479DX

Council Street

CF483SW

Ivor Terrace

CF483HW

Market Street

CF483LF

Dowlais and Pant

CF479RJ

Summerfield Place

CF483RT

White Street

CF479PJ

Urban Street

CF470SX

Penydarren

CF483BU

Brewery Road

CF483AT

Overton Street

CF482DW

Bryniau Cottages

CF483AE

Glanmor Gardens

CF482BS

King Street

CF483LP

Ivor Street

CF482SR

Pant Industrial Estate

CF482EB

The Hafod

CF483RB

Blaen Dowlais

CF482YG

Heads Of The Valleys Road

CF483PS

High Street

CF482YF

Dowlais and Pant

CF483LR

Church Row

CF482DU

Heulwen Close

CF482AA

Windsor Place

CF483AF

Mount Pleasant Street

CF482DH

Heol-Y-Bryniau

CF482BJ

The Rise

CF482ED

The Hafod

CF479HY

Pembroke Place

CF483BG

Russell Street

CF483NA

Gwernllwyn Road

CF483SQ

Bryntirion Street

CF482BU

Pant Villas

CF483BH

Upper Elizabeth Street

CF482DF

Heol Y Castell

CF479UY

Brynheulog Street

CF483PW

High Street

CF483RD

Rectory Close

CF479LF

Cyres Street

CF483LT

Y Ganolfan

CF483RW

Victoria Street

CF479YS

Garden City

CF482BB

Edward Street

CF479LG

Tygwyn Street

CF482YA

Dowlais and Pant

CF482DS

Heol Rhyd Y Bedd

CF483AD

Moriah Houses

CF483NS

Jones Street

CF479HP

Elim Street

CF483LU

Stryd Ifor

CF479SX

Alfred Street

CF482TA

Penygarnddu Industrial Estate

CF483DA

New Road

CF479EX

Brynonen Terrace

CF479AP

Gwaunfarren Road

CF483LD

Lower Union Street

CF483NY

Wern Isaf

CF479YB

Brynheulog Street

CF482AY

Glanmorlais

CF479HS

Church Street

CF483SP

Llewellyn Street

CF483BN

Vaughan Street

CF483RL

Victoria Street

CF483HG

Japonica Drive

CF479HU

Tynycoed Terrace

CF483PH

High Street

CF483NF

Barrack Row

CF483AL

Berry Square

CF482AF

King Street

CF483SB

Wimbourne Street

CF483BA

Regent Street

CF482DT

St Lukes Close

CF483SF

Cross Francis Street

CF483ND

Lower Row

CF483NE

Cross Street

CF482BG

Trevor Close

CF483TE

Goat Mill Road

CF483SH

Pant Road

CF479HH

High Street

CF482EF

Brecon Rise

CF483LB

Bryn Mair

CF479YD

Penybryn Villas

CF479HR

Church Street

CF483LA

Maes Y Ffynnon

CF479HG

High Street

CF479LN

Plantation Close

CF479BJ

Gwaunfarren Grove

CF483NG

Wern Street

CF483DL

Gwernllwyn Close

CF479UZ

Marks Court

Data Sources

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