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Ithon Valley

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About

The Ithon Valley ward lies in the rural heart of Powys, following the course of the River Ithon through a landscape of rolling farmland and scattered settlements. The area is defined by its agricultural character, with sheep farming being a central activity across its fields and gentle hills. Small villages like Llanbadarn Fynydd and Llanbister provide local hubs within this expansive, sparsely populated countryside.

A notable feature is the presence of the historic Offa's Dyke Path, which traverses the western edge of the ward, linking it to a much older borderland history. The geography is one of quiet river valleys and upland ridges, where communities are connected by narrow lanes rather than major roads, emphasising a removed and pastoral way of life.

Area overview

On average Ithon Valley has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ithon Valley is £39,930 per year. Ithon Valley is home to around 2,120 people, with a population density of about 10.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ithon Valley Population
2,120
Population density
10.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.79(+8%)
Other theft
7.08(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.66(-23%)
Public order
5.66(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.19(-60%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,064
97.36%
Other White
26
1.23%
Irish
7
0.33%
Other Asian
6
0.28%
Other
5
0.24%
Total population: 2,120

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
522
29.43%
No qualifications
331
18.66%
Level 3 (A level)
299
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
288
16.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
157
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 1,774

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
519
57.1%
Owns with a mortgage
194
21.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
99
10.89%
Social rents from council
41
4.51%
Other forms of private rent
33
3.63%
Total households: 909

Property prices in Ithon Valley

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)9
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £380K

Based on 9 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Ithon Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,500 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ithon Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£327,500£262
Semi-Detached1£145,500£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ithon Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ithon Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£175,000£182,500
2017£195,000£220,000
2018£300,000£150,000
2019£217,000£85,000
2020£255,000£215,000
2021£247,500£90,000
2022£345,000£220,000
2023£297,500£345,000
2024£292,500£236,500
2025£327,500£150,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ithon Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ithon Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£163£169
2017£169£96
2018£167£155
2019£175£91
2020£199£131
2021£218£135
2022£259£173
2023£281£226
2024£232£253
2025£261£236
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ithon Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ithon Valley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ithon Valley

Is Ithon Valley safe?

Ithon Valley records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ithon Valley?

The median sale price in Ithon Valley is £320,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 9 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Ithon Valley?

Ithon Valley scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ithon Valley sits around rank 1,075 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 Ithon Valley?

The average household income in Ithon Valley is around £39,930 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ithon Valley?

Ithon Valley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Geoff Morgan (Independent).

All postcodes in Ithon Valley

LD16YL

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LD15SN

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LD16SJ

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LD16TN

Glan Dorddu

LD15AH

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LD16TU

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LD16RU

Ffordd y Creigiau

LD16YG

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LD15US

Old Market Meadows

LD16TB

Village Close

LD16ST

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LD15TT

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LD16RA

Penybryn

LD16SD

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LD16UH

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LD15TY

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LD16YW

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LD16TJ

Oakwood Close

LD16SB

Penarth Drive

LD16RP

Tanyfron

LD16SQ

Llanddewi Hills

LD16YD

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LD15TA

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LD16SP

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LD16RS

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LD16TA

Meadow Rise

LD16RT

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LD15TB

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LD16TW

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LD16UF

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LD16RY

Guidfa Meadows

LD16HN

Oaktree View

LD16SY

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LD16TD

Glandorddu

LD16SW

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LD15TU

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LD15SL

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LD15SQ

Yew Tree Close

LD16UT

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LD16UN

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LD15SU

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LD16RR

Rock Road

LD15SS

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LD16SS

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LD16SE

Mill Cottages

LD15UD

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LD16TP

Caerfaelog Lane

LD15UB

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LD16UE

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LD15UA

Ithon Terrace

LD16SR

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LD16YH

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LD16YB

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LD16SA

Greenway Close

LD16TE

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LD16RE

Station Terrace

LD16UA

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LD16YP

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LD15SW

Bryncriafol

LD16RB

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LD16YT

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LD16TF

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LD15UF

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LD16TS

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LD15UW

Cwmygaist Cottages

LD16UL

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LD16SH

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LD16RX

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LD16SG

Dan Y Gaer

LD16UR

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LD16YE

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LD16RJ

Badgers Green

LD15DD

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LD16YS

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LD15UP

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LD16YA

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LD16TT

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LD16SF

Ithon View

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.