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About

Guilsfield ward encompasses a rural expanse north of Welshpool within the historic county of Montgomeryshire. The landscape is defined by rolling farmland, scattered woodlands, and the meandering course of the River Vyrnwy, which forms part of its eastern boundary. Settlements are small and dispersed, centred on the village of Guilsfield itself, with its notable medieval church dedicated to Saint Aelhaiarn.

The area's character is strongly agricultural, with a pattern of fields and quiet country lanes. A specific local landmark is the preserved motte of Guilsfield Castle, an early Norman earthwork situated near the village centre. The ward also includes the hamlet of Gungrog and extends to areas of former mining activity near Fron, reflecting a varied historical economic base beyond farming.

Area overview

On average Guilsfield has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Guilsfield is £46,173 per year. Guilsfield is home to around 1,650 people, with a population density of about 55 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Guilsfield Population
1,650
Population density
55 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.67(-21%)
Public order
7.88(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.64(-72%)
Other crime
3.64(+73%)
Other theft
3.03(-34%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,597
96.79%
Other Asian
14
0.85%
Other White
14
0.85%
Irish
9
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.3%
Total population: 1,650

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
448
31.64%
Level 3 (A level)
255
18.01%
No qualifications
246
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
228
16.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
120
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 1,416

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
425
56.07%
Owns with a mortgage
171
22.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
81
10.69%
Other forms of private rent
35
4.62%
Social rents from council
28
3.69%
Total households: 758

Property prices in Guilsfield

Median price£256,750
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £349K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £256,750 (about £289 per square foot) in Guilsfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Guilsfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£357,500£315
Semi-Detached9£230,000£289
Terraced1£172,764£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Guilsfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Guilsfield.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£289,975£190,000
2017£201,000£167,500
2018£225,000£179,500
2019£215,000£146,500
2020£276,250£140,000
2021£268,000£176,250
2022£265,000£208,998
2023£270,250£217,500
2024£287,500£225,000
2025£275,000£200,000
2026£650,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Guilsfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Guilsfield.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£212£171
2017£191£196
2018£193£196
2019£217£207
2020£242£135
2021£252£224
2022£268£198
2023£259£242
2024£245£198
2025£279£287
2026£334£297
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Guilsfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Guilsfield

Is Guilsfield safe?

Guilsfield records about 48 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 Guilsfield?

The median sale price in Guilsfield is £256,750 (about £289 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Guilsfield?

Guilsfield scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Guilsfield sits around rank 1,545 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 Guilsfield?

The average household income in Guilsfield is around £46,173 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Guilsfield?

Guilsfield is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ian Harrison (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Guilsfield

SY219NB

Chepstow Avenue

SY219BL

Maes Y Celyn

SY219BU

Guilsfield

SY226QP

Castlehill Lane

SY219ND

Fairview Avenue

SY219PP

Acrefield Avenue

SY219LP

Guilsfield

SY219DT

Llyswen Lane

SY219NS

Stone Cottage

SY219QA

Glyndwr Crescent

SY219PT

Breidden Way

SY219BZ

Guilsfield

SY219NT

Guilsfield

SY219FA

Guilsfield

SY219JF

Laundry Lane

SY219PZ

Folly Lane

SY219FD

Llwyn Nant

SY219DH

Guilsfield

SY219LL

Guilsfield

SY219NE

Fairview Avenue

SY219PB

Rhallt Drive

SY219JG

Guilsfield

SY219FB

Groes Close

SY219NP

Coed Y Glyn

SY219DA

Laundry Lane

SY219LJ

Varchoel Cottages

SY219BY

Guilsfield

SY219DF

Guilsfield

SY219DU

Guilsfield

SY219PJ

Cemetery Lane

SY219NN

Park Road

SY219ER

Guilsfield

SY219NR

Rhoslan

SY219DS

Llyswen Lane

SY219LN

Guilsfield

SY219DQ

Guilsfield

SY219PL

Dolwen

SY219NX

Rhoslan

SY219QD

Celyn Close

SY219NY

Rock Terrace

SY219LW

Guilsfield

SY219NA

Agincourt Drive

SY219BX

Guilsfield

SY219PD

Oakfield Drive

SY219LZ

Mineah Drive

SY219NW

Belan Fields

SY219BT

Guilsfield

SY219FE

Guilsfield

SY219PF

Clos Mytton

SY219PS

Gwreiddyn Lane

SY219PY

Varchoel Lane

SY219PX

Celyn Lane

SY219LX

Aubet Drive

SY219NZ

Guilsfield

SY219PE

Maes Y Granllyn

SY219NG

Folly Lane

SY219PA

Old Castle Avenue

SY219PW

Glanaber Drive

SY219NJ

Church Lane

SY219NU

Groesllwyd

SY219PR

Guilsfield

SY219PN

Acrefield Avenue

SY219QB

Marcella Close

SY219DG

Guilsfield

SY219DE

Guilsfield

SY219LY

Raylaw Avenue

SY219NF

Arddleen Road

SY219LQ

Varchoel Lane

SY219DD

Guilsfield

SY219DB

Guilsfield

SY219JA

Guilsfield

SY219NL

Church View

SY219NH

Church Lane

SY219PU

Celyn Lane

SY219NQ

Arddleen Road

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.