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Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo

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About

Llandovery is a market town positioned at the meeting point of the River Bran and River Gwydderig. Its layout is centred on a broad main square, historically a focus for livestock trading. The town's castle ruins overlook this confluence from a grassy mound.

The surrounding rural wards of Cil-y-cwm and Cynwyl Gaeo encompass large areas of the Cambrian Mountains, with scattered farms and small villages. The landscape is defined by the upper valleys of the River Towy and its tributaries, featuring forestry plantations and open moorland. A Roman marching camp is situated on the high ground near Y Pigwn.

Area overview

On average Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo is £40,930 per year. Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo is home to around 5,579 people, with a population density of about 13.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo Population
5,579
Population density
13.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.24(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.66(-42%)
Public order
4.3(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.41(-77%)
Other theft
3.23(-36%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,307
95.12%
Other White
134
2.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.47%
Irish
16
0.29%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
15
0.27%
Total population: 5,579

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,575
32.84%
No qualifications
991
20.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
734
15.3%
Level 3 (A level)
719
14.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
362
7.55%
Total 16+ residents: 4,796

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,384
56.63%
Owns with a mortgage
487
19.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
256
10.47%
Social rents from council
158
6.46%
Other forms of private rent
87
3.56%
Total households: 2,444

Property prices in Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £799,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo 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 Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£335,500
Semi-Detached11£220,000
Terraced14£172,500

10 years median price trend in Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo.

Data Sources

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