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About

Borth ward is a coastal area in Ceredigion, situated on a long shingle ridge. The settlement includes the village of Borth itself, which stretches along the main road parallel to the beach. To the south, the ward extends into the raised bog of Cors Fochno, a significant peatland habitat. The area is dominated by its exposure to Cardigan Bay, with a beach that shelves steeply into the sea.

Inland from the village, the landscape transitions to agricultural land and the lower slopes of the Cambrian Mountains. The ward contains the northern part of the Dyfi National Nature Reserve, centered on the bog system. A submerged ancient forest is sometimes visible on the beach at very low tides, revealing tree stumps and peat beds. The area's economy has historical ties to the sea and more recently to tourism.

Area overview

On average Borth has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Borth is £51,334 per year. Borth is home to around 1,955 people, with a population density of about 76.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Borth Population
1,955
Population density
76.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.97(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.14(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.63(-23%)
Public order
5.12(-38%)
Other theft
2.56(-44%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,864
95.35%
Other White
51
2.61%
Irish
10
0.51%
Arab
7
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.2%
Total population: 1,955

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
726
43.55%
No qualifications
244
14.64%
Level 3 (A level)
242
14.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
205
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
120
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 1,667

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
463
50.38%
Owns with a mortgage
210
22.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
165
17.95%
Other social rented
38
4.13%
Other forms of private rent
22
2.39%
Total households: 919

Property prices in Borth

Median price£248,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £280K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Borth area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Borth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£275,000£289
Terraced8£224,000£260
Semi-Detached7£182,500£205
Flats1£125,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Borth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Borth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£122,500£200,000
2017£232,000£197,475£186,000
2018£228,750£150,000£166,000
2019£264,500£212,500£157,500
2020£248,500£165,000£173,000
2021£280,000£167,550£257,500
2022£300,000£252,500£215,000
2023£290,000£220,000£228,000
2024£342,500£385,000£181,000
2025£282,500£192,000£224,000
2026£237,500£124,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Borth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Borth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£106£142
2017£179£221£141
2018£178£141£179
2019£215£190£185
2020£214£136£179
2021£201£275£206
2022£237£262£245
2023£275£283£255
2024£237£221£224
2025£259£242£256
2026£314£133
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Borth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Borth in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Borth

Is Borth safe?

Borth records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Borth?

The median sale price in Borth is £248,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Borth?

Borth scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Borth sits around rank 1,356 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 Borth?

The average household income in Borth is around £51,334 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Borth?

Borth is represented by 1 elected councillor: Hugh Richard Michael Hughes (Independent).

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.