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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
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
41.09(+21%)
Public order
9.24(+12%)
Other theft
5.65(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.14(-60%)
Other crime
4.11(+96%)
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%
Owns with a mortgage
181
20.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
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

Median price£260,750
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)10
Typical range (middle 50%)£212K – £311K

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £260,750 (about £264 per square foot) in Berriew and Castle Caereinion area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Berriew and Castle Caereinion over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£270,000£263
Semi-Detached5£240,000£282

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Berriew and Castle Caereinion

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berriew and Castle Caereinion.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,950£159,500£135,000
2017£230,000£152,000£150,000
2018£295,000£164,000£94,500
2019£240,000£175,500£132,500
2020£282,250£180,000£110,500
2021£350,000£210,000£166,250
2022£405,000£150,000£120,333
2023£379,000£265,000£169,750
2024£356,500£202,500£160,250
2025£325,000£250,000£230,250
2026£261,500£203,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berriew and Castle Caereinion.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Berriew and Castle Caereinion.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£171£143
2017£204£148£132
2018£200£179£169
2019£180£171£124
2020£205£154£171
2021£183£197£173
2022£292£187£215
2023£245£223£218
2024£217£211£265
2025£264£309£225
2026£261£217—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Berriew and Castle Caereinion.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Berriew and Castle Caereinion in the last year.

All postcodes in Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY218QT

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY218FB

Rectory View

SY218PR

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY218AG

St Beunos Cottages

SY219DZ

Swallows Meadow

SY219BG

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY219EP

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY218BD

Manafon Road

SY219EG

Gate Cottage

SY219BH

Coppice Lane

SY156SQ

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY218AS

Brithdir Lane

SY219AP

The Row

SY218AN

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY219BA

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

SY218AT

Berriew and Castle Caereinion

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.