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Aberystwyth Rheidol

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About

Aberystwyth's Rheidol ward is a largely residential area situated on the town's southern side, bordering the estuary of the River Rheidol. It encompasses a mix of housing, from older terraced streets to modern developments, and includes the Parc y Llyn retail park. The ward extends to the rural fringes, containing farmland and the wooded slopes of Alltwen, which rises to the south.

The area is defined by its waterways, lying between the River Rheidol and the smaller River Ystwyth as they converge near the town's harbour. A notable feature is the preserved Vale of Rheidol Railway, whose steam trains travel from the town centre through the ward's outskirts into the scenic valley. The ward also contains the main campus for Coleg Ceredigion, a further education college.

Area overview

On average Aberystwyth Rheidol has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 181 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aberystwyth Rheidol is £46,165 per year. Aberystwyth Rheidol is home to around 2,179 people, with a population density of about 2,627.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
181
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aberystwyth Rheidol Population
2,179
Population density
2,627.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.74(+156%)
Drugs
23.86(+821%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.49(+206%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.19(+55%)
Public order
15.14(+84%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,729
79.31%
Other White
229
10.5%
African
29
1.33%
Irish
26
1.19%
Chinese
21
0.96%
Total population: 2,180

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
843
42.21%
Level 3 (A level)
496
24.84%
No qualifications
225
11.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
180
9.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
120
6.01%
Total 16+ residents: 1,997

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
451
42.75%
Owns outright
310
29.38%
Other social rented
123
11.66%
Owns with a mortgage
120
11.37%
Social rents from council
24
2.27%
Total households: 1,055

Property prices in Aberystwyth Rheidol

Median price£196,500
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £231K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 (about £249 per square foot) in Aberystwyth Rheidol area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberystwyth Rheidol over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£520,000£343
Terraced16£199,000£220
Semi-Detached2£187,500£254
Flats12£181,000£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberystwyth Rheidol

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Rheidol.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£168,500£182,500£140,000
2017£275,000£185,000£155,000£160,000
2018£240,000£165,000£181,500£163,000
2019£295,000£185,000£163,000£155,000
2020£229,250£194,500£212,000£178,500
2021£447,500£184,500£185,000£195,000
2022£167,500£220,000£190,000£215,000
2023£172,000£204,000£230,000
2024£640,000£210,000£233,750£220,000
2025£700,000£175,500£187,000£196,500
2026£340,000£193,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Rheidol.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Rheidol.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£261£223£155
2017£218£243£218£173
2018£185£204£147£156
2019£131£196£280£141
2020£432£202£129£150
2021£274£242£159£169
2022£167£319£321£205
2023£227£181£216
2024£336£316£286£193
2025£322£253£235£194
2026£363£287£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Rheidol.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberystwyth Rheidol in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Aberystwyth Rheidol

Is Aberystwyth Rheidol safe?

Aberystwyth Rheidol records about 181 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aberystwyth Rheidol?

The median sale price in Aberystwyth Rheidol is £196,500 (about £249 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Aberystwyth Rheidol?

Aberystwyth Rheidol scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aberystwyth Rheidol sits around rank 1,029 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aberystwyth Rheidol?

The average household income in Aberystwyth Rheidol is around £46,165 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Aberystwyth Rheidol?

Aberystwyth Rheidol is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mark Endaf Edwards (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.