Welcome to Dowlais
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Dowlais (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈdɔu̯lai̯s]) is a village and community of the county borough of Merthyr Tydfil, in Wales. At the 2011 census the electoral ward had a population of 6,926, The population of the Community being 4,270 at the 2011 census having excluded Pant. Dowlais is notable within Wales and Britain for its historic association with ironworking; once employing, through the Dowlais Iron Company, roughly 5,000 people, the works being the largest in the world at one stage.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
331 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
4,099 (2021) |
Density |
1,239 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.0 |
Ward |
Dowlais |
District |
Merthyr Tydfil |
Postcodes |
CF48 |
ONS ID |
W04000715 |
Council
Contact details for Dowlais Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Dowlais Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Dowlais Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Dowlais Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Dowlais Parish.
Local News
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Merthyr Tydfil: Robber doused Lidl worker with stolen fuel - court
Published: 20th Dec 2023
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Merthyr: Robber douses Lidl staff and customers in fuel
Published: 18th Dec 2023
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Man threw diesel over people in armed robbery at chain supermarket
Published: 18th Dec 2023