C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilMerthyr Tydfil
Crime Rate
✓average
Demographics
😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Dowlais showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 19 locations. Dowlais boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
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B+
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Nearby Places

Dowlais Top

suburb

C+

1.0 km away

Pant

village

C+

1.1 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Adequate
Play SpacePlay Space
Ample
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Ample
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Limited
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Ample

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Plentiful
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Plentiful

Transport Links

train
Merthyr Tydfil
Train
train
Rhymney
Train
train
Pentre-Bach
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Pantysgallog Primary School
Ysgol Gynradd Coed y Dderwen
Caedraw Primary School
Cyfarthfa Park Primary School
Twynrodyn Community School

House Prices

all dwelling types

£132,776

detached houses

£265,317

semi detached houses

£149,852

terraced houses

£123,516

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dowlais a nice place to live?

Dowlais is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Dowlais?

Dowlais has an average crime rate of 125.6 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas.

What are the demographics of Dowlais?

The majority of residents in Dowlais identify as White (British) (90%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The most common religion is No religion (53%).