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Dowlais

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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

CF483NN

Stryd Houlson Groes

CF483RS

Libanus Street

CF482TD

Dowlais and Pant

CF482BY

Pantyscallog Houses

CF483AU

Odessa Street

CF482DL

Heol Y Bryniau

CF479LE

Tyllwyd Street

CF483AR

Broad Street

CF483TD

Goat Mill Road

CF483LL

Garden Street

CF483RR

Spring Street

CF479DZ

Clos Thomas Dyke

CF482BN

The Rise

CF479YH

Williams Place

CF479PX

Urban Street

CF479YR

Awelfryn Terrace

CF482DG

Rhodfar Pant

CF483PB

Muriel Terrace

CF483NU

Upper Row

CF483BB

Thomas Terrace

CF479AL

St Johns Grove

CF479YW

Brynhyfryd Street

CF483SN

Cross Ivor Terrace

CF479LA

Royal Crescent

CF483DS

South Street

CF482DQ

Dowlais and Pant

CF483AS

Cross Morlais Street

CF482AQ

Miler Row

CF479UT

Brynglas Street

CF479AR

Penybryn

CF482TH

Tai'r Twynau

CF479LD

Fronwen Terrace

CF482AX

Pant Industrial Estate

CF479YG

Merthyr Road

CF482EJ

The Hawthorns

CF483RP

Alma Street

CF483NJ

Beacons View

CF482BF

Amelia Close

CF483HA

High Street

CF482AT

Gwladys Street

CF479LJ

Bishops Grove

CF483SD

Winifred Street

CF483EE

Y Ganolfan

CF482YE

Coedcae Row

CF482AB

New Houses

CF483AP

Walter Street

CF483BT

Balaclava Road

CF482BW

Brecon Rise

CF479HZ

Lloyds Court

CF479LH

Lewis Terrace

CF479HN

Greenfield Terrace

CF483SG

Glendower Street

CF479TJ

Caerhendy Street

CF479YN

Brynhyfryd Street

CF483LW

Station Road

CF482AP

Hafod Cottages

CF479UU

Gwladys Street

CF479LS

Elim Street

CF483LE

Upper Union Street

CF483SR

Y Ganolfan

CF479AZ

Penydarren

CF483NH

Alphonso Street

CF482EE

Brecon Rise

CF479HW

North Street

CF483RN

Victoria Street

CF483NT

Guest Cottages

CF483AG

Stables Court

CF483GH

Blaen Dowlais

CF482DY

Primrose Close

CF483SE

Francis Street

CF482AS

Caeracca Villas

CF483NP

Rees Street

CF483PE

Blanche Street

CF483NW

Houlson Street

CF482AE

Queen Street

CF483BP

Balaclava Cottages

CF483HF

Calluna Close

CF482DP

Tai Yr Efail

CF482AW

Nant Morlais

CF479LB

Seward Street

CF479HJ

Brynmair Terrace

CF482DB

Pant Cottages

CF483NQ

Jones Street

CF482BT

Pantyscallog Terrace

CF483PD

Cross Blanche Street

CF479HL

Gellifaelog Terrace

CF479HE

Goat Mill Road

CF483HL

Market Street

CF483AY

Morlais Street

CF479NJ

Caerhendy Street

CF482BH

Tydfil Villas

CF483SL

Pant Terrace

CF483TB

High Street

CF479LP

Talbot Square

CF483NB

Gwernllwyn Uchaf

CF482AG

Cross King Street

CF483BW

Balaclava Road

CF479YE

Brynmorlais Street

CF482AJ

Commercial Street

CF479LL

Horeb Close

Data Sources

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