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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£261,000
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £357K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £261,000 (about £294 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
Detached17£340,000£315
Semi-Detached10£239,500£290
Terraced2£198,882£247

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£287,000£200,000
2026£275,000£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£307£287
2026£278£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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Guilsfield ward.

Local councillors

Ian Harrison

Guilsfield - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

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 £261,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 29 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 5% 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).