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About

Faenor is a ward within the parish of Llanfarian, situated on the northern outskirts of Aberystwyth along the A487 road. It is a primarily residential area, characterised by housing estates and individual homes, serving as a commuter settlement for the university and administrative centre nearby. The ward includes the small settlement of Penparcau and borders the River Rheidol to the north, with views towards the higher ground of the Ceredigion countryside.

The area contains the Parc y Llyn retail park, a significant local commercial hub. A notable feature is the preserved remains of the Aberystwyth and Welsh Coast Railway's original 1864 station building, which now functions as a private residence, reflecting the area's historical transport links. Land use is mixed, with some agricultural land and light industry present alongside the residential developments.

Area overview

On average Faenor has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Faenor is £46,662 per year. Faenor is home to around 3,462 people, with a population density of about 547.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Faenor Population
3,462
Population density
547.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.46(-51%)
Other theft
4.62(+1%)
Drugs
3.47(+34%)
Public order
2.6(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.44(-89%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,890
83.55%
Other White
226
6.53%
Indian
73
2.11%
African
50
1.45%
Chinese
36
1.04%
Total population: 3,459

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
1,715
53.69%
Level 4 qualifications or above
801
25.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
254
7.95%
No qualifications
169
5.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
101
3.16%
Total 16+ residents: 3,194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
407
54.7%
Owns with a mortgage
128
17.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
107
14.38%
Other social rented
48
6.45%
Other forms of private rent
26
3.49%
Total households: 744

Property prices in Faenor

Median price£267,500
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£237K – £308K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 (about £269 per square foot) in Faenor area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £481,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Faenor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£300,000£267
Semi-Detached3£249,995£277
Flats3£128,000£323

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Faenor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faenor.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,500
2017£222,500£179,000£198,500
2018£217,500£187,500£134,000
2019£217,500£205,000£201,250
2020£209,000£210,000£166,000
2021£260,000£225,000£230,000
2022£328,500£225,000£237,525
2023£275,000£267,500£225,000
2024£285,000£231,750£262,500
2025£303,500£202,500£405,000
2026£390,500£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faenor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Faenor.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209
2017£204£206£179
2018£194£179£139
2019£203£199£248
2020£205£216£213
2021£243£253£241
2022£242£269£232
2023£250£240£213
2024£244£225£267
2025£267£234£259
2026£269£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Faenor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Faenor

Is Faenor safe?

Faenor records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Faenor?

The median sale price in Faenor is £267,500 (about £269 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Faenor?

Faenor scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Faenor sits around rank 1,717 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 Faenor?

The average household income in Faenor is around £46,662 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Faenor?

Faenor is represented by 1 elected councillor: John Roberts (Liberal Democrats).

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.