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Llanbadarn Fawr

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About

Llanbadarn Fawr is a large community and electoral ward situated immediately east of Aberystwyth, effectively forming its eastern suburb. The area encompasses a mix of residential housing, educational facilities, and significant transport infrastructure, including the main railway line and the A44 road. It is home to a major campus of Aberystwyth University and the Welsh government's main offices in the area, which shape much of its daytime population and character. The ward extends into the rural uplands of the Cambrian Mountains.

The settlement is historically significant as the site of a major early medieval monastic clas, founded by Saint Padarn in the 6th century. The parish church, St Padarn's, stands on this ancient site and retains a notable medieval tower. The built environment transitions from suburban estates to more scattered farms and woodland as it moves inland from the urban fringe. The Afon Rheidol forms part of the ward's western boundary, separating it from the town centre of Aberystwyth.

Area overview

On average Llanbadarn Fawr has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llanbadarn Fawr is £43,948 per year. Llanbadarn Fawr is home to around 2,489 people, with a population density of about 794.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llanbadarn Fawr Population
2,489
Population density
794.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.93(-15%)
Shoplifting
13.26(+106%)
Public order
10.04(+22%)
Other theft
7.23(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.62(-57%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,015
80.89%
Other White
171
6.86%
Indian
52
2.09%
Chinese
47
1.89%
Arab
29
1.16%
Total population: 2,491

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
909
41.91%
Level 3 (A level)
654
30.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
221
10.19%
No qualifications
168
7.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
100
4.61%
Total 16+ residents: 2,169

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
339
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
238
26.33%
Owns with a mortgage
212
23.45%
Other social rented
62
6.86%
Other forms of private rent
32
3.54%
Total households: 904

Property prices in Llanbadarn Fawr

Median price£242,500
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £291K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Llanbadarn Fawr area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 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 Llanbadarn Fawr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£317,500£250
Semi-Detached9£240,000£275
Terraced6£218,750£197
Flats2£181,250£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanbadarn Fawr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanbadarn Fawr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,500£83,000£203,500£123,750
2017£275,000£93,625£191,000£145,000
2018£252,500£66,666£203,750£167,000
2019£300,000£125,000£216,500£124,600
2020£253,000£145,000£179,500£168,250
2021£247,250£152,500£203,500£185,000
2022£318,000£161,495£200,000£195,000
2023£274,000£176,000£210,500£171,000
2024£330,000£175,000£237,000£177,000
2025£317,500£159,000£205,750£197,000
2026£345,000£203,500£240,000£161,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanbadarn Fawr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanbadarn Fawr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£143£165£133
2017£180£161£167£151
2018£195£168£162£183
2019£182£173£219£146
2020£214£243£199£183
2021£217£264£205£253
2022£229£255£252£228
2023£225£234£258£197
2024£249£315£245£243
2025£250£217£236£195
2026£324£320£276£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanbadarn Fawr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanbadarn Fawr in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Llanbadarn Fawr

Is Llanbadarn Fawr safe?

Llanbadarn Fawr records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Llanbadarn Fawr?

The median sale price in Llanbadarn Fawr is £242,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Llanbadarn Fawr?

Llanbadarn Fawr scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Llanbadarn Fawr sits around rank 1,553 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 Llanbadarn Fawr?

The average household income in Llanbadarn Fawr is around £43,948 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Llanbadarn Fawr?

Llanbadarn Fawr is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gareth Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

All postcodes in Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233SR

Pwllhobi

SY233RL

Bilston Terrace

SY233GA

Clos Gwilym

SY233SY

Pendre Cottages

SY233TT

Ffordd Quebec

SY233QT

Quebec Road

SY233RF

Tymawr

SY233UR

Rhodfa Padarn

SY233AT

Primrose Hill

SY233TL

Parc Y Llyn Retail Park

SY231HL

Boulevard St Brieuc

SY233ST

Railway View

SY233SJ

Heol Iwan

SY233UE

Rhodfa Padarn

SY231HD

Llanbadarn Road

SY233GB

Clos Morgan

SY233HW

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233SG

Penygraig

SY233DX

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233SF

Primrose Hill

SY233SS

Parcyronnen

SY233GG

Glan Rheidol

SY233QR

Brynglas Road

SY233FE

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233RQ

Lewis Terrace

SY233RW

Maesmawr

SY233TQ

Clos Dewi

SY231HF

Broadway

SY233RH

Padarn Lane

SY233SP

Brynrheidol Estate

SY233AA

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233QN

Llanbadarn Road

SY233AN

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233QY

Heol-Y-Llan

SY233TF

Cefnllan

SY233RN

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233GJ

Clos Gwilym

SY233GN

Clos Gwilym

SY233SQ

Prospect Place

SY233US

Bryndolau

SY231HH

Cathedral View

SY233UH

Clos Llety Gwyn

SY233SN

Pwllhobi Terrace

SY233QG

Cwmpadarn

SY231HN

Clos Padarn

SY233GD

Clos Gerallt

SY233TZ

Clos Ceitho

SY233AS

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233TJ

Clos Non

SY233RJ

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233GY

Caer Wylan

SY233QP

Ffordd Quebec

SY233SL

Pwllhobi

SY233AL

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233QZ

Church Street

SY231HE

St Georges Terrace

SY233FD

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233SU

Penbrynrodyn

SY233AH

Cefn Llan Science Park

SY233GL

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233SX

Pwllhobi

SY233HL

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233BP

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233RE

Brook Terrace

SY233TX

Clos Deiniol

SY233SZ

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233TN

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233JG

Cefn Esgair

SY233UJ

Clos Llety Gwyn

SY233QU

Ffordd Quebec

SY233GF

Clos Sulien

SY233SA

Church Street

SY233RG

Padarn Terrace

SY233GE

Clos Dafydd

SY233LH

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233RA

Heol-Y-Llan

SY233QX

Penyfron Road

SY233AR

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233SH

Heol Iwan

SY233AP

Cefnllan

SY233QW

Padarn Crescent

SY231HQ

Kings Crescent

SY233TU

Cwmpadarn

SY233RD

Bridge Terrace

SY231HG

Llanbadarn Road

SY233RB

Penybont Road

SY233UA

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233QS

Ffordd Quebec

SY233AU

Lluest

SY233UY

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233TD

Cwrt Yr Onnen

SY233SE

Primrose Hill

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.