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Gwernyfed

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About

Gwernyfed ward is situated in the eastern part of Powys, primarily encompassing rural land and several small settlements along the River Wye. The area is characterised by rolling farmland and wooded valleys, with agriculture forming a central part of the local landscape. The ward includes the community of Glasbury and stretches towards the border with Herefordshire.

The historic Gwernyfed High School serves as a notable local institution. The geography is defined by the Wye Valley, with the river providing a focus for recreation and shaping the area's gentle topography. This is a quiet, sparsely populated region where the pace of life is connected to the surrounding natural environment and agricultural rhythms.

Area overview

On average Gwernyfed has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gwernyfed is £41,861 per year. Gwernyfed is home to around 1,482 people, with a population density of about 21.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gwernyfed Population
1,482
Population density
21.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.54(-48%)
Other theft
5.4(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.4(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.37(-54%)
Drugs
2.02(-22%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,429
96.42%
Other White
30
2.02%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
0.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.27%
Irish
4
0.27%
Total population: 1,482

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
440
34.48%
Level 3 (A level)
243
19.04%
No qualifications
195
15.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
172
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
128
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 1,276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
367
56.9%
Owns with a mortgage
124
19.22%
Social rents from council
60
9.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
56
8.68%
Other forms of private rent
28
4.34%
Total households: 645

Property prices in Gwernyfed

Median price£502,500
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)8
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £707K

Based on 8 recent sales, the median property price is £502,500 (about £264 per square foot) in Gwernyfed area, with individual transactions ranging from £315,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gwernyfed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£502,500£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gwernyfed

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwernyfed.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£311,500£178,500
2017£287,000£200,000
2018£233,500£185,975
2019£287,500£155,000
2020£290,000£192,500
2021£345,000£291,250
2022£425,000£262,500
2023£344,250£245,000
2024£350,000£265,000
2025£350,000
2026£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwernyfed.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwernyfed.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£187£191
2017£186£168
2018£235£179
2019£230£171
2020£250£191
2021£210£227
2022£355£277
2023£336£254
2024£304£241
2025£265
2026£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwernyfed.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Gwernyfed

Is Gwernyfed safe?

Gwernyfed records about 31 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 Gwernyfed?

The median sale price in Gwernyfed is £502,500 (about £264 per square foot) based on 8 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Gwernyfed?

Gwernyfed scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gwernyfed sits around rank 1,358 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 Gwernyfed?

The average household income in Gwernyfed is around £41,861 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Gwernyfed?

Gwernyfed is represented by 1 elected councillor: Will Lloyd (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.