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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

CF482AT

Gwladys Street

CF482BS

King Street

CF483AA

Blaen Dowlais

CF483SW

Ivor Terrace

CF479LG

Tygwyn Street

CF479LP

Talbot Square

CF482AF

King Street

CF483EH

Y Ganolfan

CF483NL

Brynwern Street

CF483NY

Wern Isaf

CF470SX

Penydarren

CF479AF

Alexandra Avenue

CF482AW

Nant Morlais

CF482YE

Coedcae Row

CF483AU

Odessa Street

CF483NB

Gwernllwyn Uchaf

CF483NF

Barracks Row

CF483NN

Stryd Houlson Groes

CF479AR

Penybryn

CF482BJ

The Rise

CF483DY

Bryn Carwyn

CF483HF

Calluna Close

CF483HS

Church Street

CF483NA

Gwernllwyn Road

CF479LH

Lewis Terrace

CF482AQ

Miler Row

CF483RD

Rectory Close

CF479AX

Gwaunfarren Close

CF479YL

District Street

CF482DQ

Dowlais and Pant

CF483BG

Russell Street

CF479JP

Aruma Court

CF479YS

Garden City

CF479LL

Horeb Close

CF483LL

Garden Street

CF482DU

Heulwen Close

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

CF479YB

Brynheulog Street

CF483AH

Mount Pleasant Street

CF483AT

Overton Street

CF479HL

Gellifaelog Terrace

CF479PX

Urban Street

CF483AR

Broad Street

CF483LF

Dowlais and Pant

CF479YP

Awelfryn Terrace

CF482DF

Heol Y Castell

CF482DL

Heol Y Bryniau

CF482ED

The Hafod

CF483PH

High Street

CF483RP

Alma Street

CF479LB

Seward Street

CF482BF

Amelia Close

CF482TH

Tai'r Twynau

CF483HA

High Street

CF483LR

Church Row

CF483RY

Bryntirion Street

CF479HZ

Lloyds Court

CF479RJ

Summerfield Place

CF482AA

Windsor Place

CF482EF

Brecon Rise

CF482TA

Penygarnddu Industrial Estate

CF483AL

Berry Square

CF483NJ

Beacons View

CF479AN

Gwaunfarren Road

CF483RW

Victoria Street

CF479UY

Brynheulog Street

CF479YW

Brynhyfryd Street

CF482AP

Hafod Cottages

CF482YA

Dowlais and Pant

CF483SF

Cross Francis Street

CF479HT

Lloyds Terrace

CF483LU

Stryd Ifor

CF479EJ

Tanybryn Place

CF479HR

Church Street

CF479SX

Alfred Street

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

CF479UZ

Marks Court

CF482BH

Tydfil Villas

CF482DR

Heol Rhyd Y Bedd

CF483BA

Regent Street

CF479HG

High Street

CF479HW

North Street

CF479HX

Amberton Place

CF483DL

Gwernllwyn Close

CF483LG

Stable Yard

Data Sources

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