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Knighton with Beguildy

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About

Knighton with Beguildy ward covers a large, rural expanse in the northeastern corner of Powys. The area is defined by the River Teme, which runs through Knighton town, and is bordered by England to the east. The landscape consists of rolling hills, farmland, and sections of the Clun Forest. Knighton serves as the primary settlement and market centre for this sparsely populated region.

The Offa's Dyke Path National Trail runs directly through the area, with Knighton styling itself as the walk's unofficial capital. This ancient earthwork forms a distinct historical line across the countryside. The local economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism related to walking and the surrounding natural environment. Smaller villages and hamlets, like Beguildy itself, are scattered throughout the ward's farmland and valleys.

Area overview

On average Knighton with Beguildy has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knighton with Beguildy is £40,873 per year. Knighton with Beguildy is home to around 3,603 people, with a population density of about 36.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knighton with Beguildy Population
3,603
Population density
36.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.24(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.75(+160%)
Public order
13.32(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.49(-7%)
Burglary
4.16(+55%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,472
96.36%
Other White
53
1.47%
Other Asian
17
0.47%
Irish
13
0.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
0.25%
Total population: 3,603

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
826
26.67%
No qualifications
628
20.28%
Level 3 (A level)
575
18.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
463
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
260
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 3,097

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
838
49.41%
Owns with a mortgage
308
18.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
241
14.21%
Social rents from council
174
10.26%
Other social rented
74
4.36%
Total households: 1,696

Property prices in Knighton with Beguildy

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Knighton with Beguildy area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Knighton with Beguildy in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knighton with Beguildy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£285,000
Semi-Detached9£192,000
Terraced11£162,000

10 years median price trend in Knighton with Beguildy

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knighton with Beguildy.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.