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Berriew and Castle Caereinion

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About

Berriew and Castle Caereinion ward covers a rural expanse in northern Powys, centred around the valleys of the River Rhiw and River Banwy. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded hills, and scattered villages. The historic settlement of Berriew lies along the Rhiw, while Castle Caereinion is positioned further west. Agriculture remains a visible part of the landscape, with fields defining much of the lower ground between the surrounding uplands.

The ward's communities are connected by narrow country lanes. A notable feature is the preserved Montgomery Canal, which runs through Berriew, its towpath now a leisure route. The area includes the site of the former Castle Caereinion railway station, hinting at its past connections. This is a quiet part of Powys, where small parish churches and traditional buildings anchor the villages within the wider agricultural setting.

Area overview

On average Berriew and Castle Caereinion has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Berriew and Castle Caereinion is £45,479 per year. Berriew and Castle Caereinion is home to around 1,947 people, with a population density of about 25.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Berriew and Castle Caereinion Population
1,947
Population density
25.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.22(+26%)
Public order
9.76(+9%)
Burglary
5.65(+111%)
Other theft
4.62(-8%)
Drugs
4.11(+40%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,871
96.15%
Other White
30
1.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.67%
Irish
7
0.36%
Other
6
0.31%
Total population: 1,946

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
533
32.36%
No qualifications
305
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
275
16.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
263
15.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
137
8.32%
Total 16+ residents: 1,647

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
413
47.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
181
20.85%
Owns with a mortgage
181
20.85%
Other forms of private rent
50
5.76%
Social rents from council
28
3.23%
Total households: 868

Property prices in Berriew and Castle Caereinion

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Berriew and Castle Caereinion area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Berriew and Castle Caereinion 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 Berriew and Castle Caereinion over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£343,000
Semi-Detached3£260,000
Terraced1£230,250

10 years median price trend in Berriew and Castle Caereinion

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berriew and Castle Caereinion.

All postcodes in Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY218AW

Brithdir Lane

SY218BD

Manafon Road

SY156RY

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY218PL

Maes-Y-Rhiw

SY218BE

Felindre Cottage

SY156RR

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY219BJ

Maes Castell

SY218BF

Refail Parc

SY218QN

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY219BB

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY219EW

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY156SQ

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY218BQ

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY219AG

Coppice Lane

SY219ET

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY218PR

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

Data Sources

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