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Llanelwedd

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About

Llanelwedd ward encompasses a largely rural area on the northern outskirts of Builth Wells. The landscape is defined by rolling hills, farmland, and the meandering course of the River Wye, which forms part of its eastern boundary. This location places it within the historic county of Radnorshire. Economic activity is primarily agricultural, with the ward also functioning as a residential area for those working in the nearby market town.

The ward is nationally significant as the permanent home of the Royal Welsh Showground. This extensive site hosts the annual Royal Welsh Agricultural Show, a major event that draws visitors from across the UK. Beyond this large-scale facility, the area contains smaller settlements and is traversed by key transport routes, including the A483 road, linking it to wider Mid Wales and the English border.

Area overview

On average Llanelwedd has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llanelwedd is £39,929 per year. Llanelwedd is home to around 1,733 people, with a population density of about 10 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llanelwedd Population
1,733
Population density
10 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.35(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.81(+34%)
Other theft
9.23(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.92(-47%)
Public order
6.35(-23%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,679
96.88%
Other White
21
1.21%
Irish
8
0.46%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.29%
Total population: 1,733

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
486
33.38%
No qualifications
267
18.34%
Level 3 (A level)
251
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
211
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
126
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 1,456

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
444
58.42%
Owns with a mortgage
145
19.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
85
11.18%
Other forms of private rent
49
6.45%
Social rents from council
31
4.08%
Total households: 760

Property prices in Llanelwedd

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)11
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £325K

Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Llanelwedd area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,000 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanelwedd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£460,000£345
Terraced5£191,000£239
Semi-Detached2£180,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanelwedd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanelwedd.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,500£75,000£76,000
2017£192,500£143,750£89,500
2018£290,000£180,000£114,000
2019£206,000£125,000£125,000
2020£275,000£175,000£125,000
2021£360,000£202,500£135,000
2022£425,000£205,000£164,750
2023£380,000£175,000£161,250
2024£390,000£202,500£136,000
2025£487,500£180,000£193,000
2026£163,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanelwedd.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanelwedd.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£68£83
2017£169£133£97
2018£205£172£165
2019£198£154£128
2020£208£210£131
2021£226£196£125
2022£261£229£132
2023£281£225£194
2024£253£258£154
2025£279£257£239
2026£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanelwedd.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Llanelwedd

Is Llanelwedd safe?

Llanelwedd records about 71 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 Llanelwedd?

The median sale price in Llanelwedd is £195,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 11 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Llanelwedd?

Llanelwedd scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Llanelwedd sits around rank 1,178 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 Llanelwedd?

The average household income in Llanelwedd is around £39,929 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Llanelwedd?

Llanelwedd is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gareth Emlyn Jones (Independent).

All postcodes in Llanelwedd

LD23JS

Llanelwedd

LD23SR

Llanelwedd Terrace

LD23RG

Llanelwedd

LD23ST

North Road

HR53QW

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LD23PY

Llechrhyd Terrace

LD23RD

Club Lane

HR53QZ

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LD23SX

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LD23UW

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LD15RU

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LD15RL

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LD23JU

Ash Drive

LD15SA

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LD23UP

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LD23JQ

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LD23UX

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LD23JE

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LD23JX

Begwyns View

LD23JN

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LD23YQ

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LD15RR

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LD23UD

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LD23TD

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LD23NJ

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HR53QN

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HR53QH

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LD23SY

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LD23SS

Station Road

LD23SU

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LD23YJ

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LD23UY

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LD23JG

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LD23JB

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LD23JT

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LD23TR

The Crescent

LD23UR

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LD15RW

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LD15RP

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HR53QL

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LD15SF

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LD15RT

Fforest Cottage

LD23UU

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LD23UG

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LD23RH

Railway Terrace

LD23YB

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LD23UZ

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LD23TP

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LD23JF

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LD23SJ

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LD15SD

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LD15SE

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LD23UJ

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LD23TE

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LD23WY

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LD23TF

Club Lane

LD23TB

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LD23YX

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LD15RY

Colwyn Terrace

LD23JH

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LD23YA

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HR53QJ

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LD23RN

Llanelwedd

LD23UF

Glanwye View

LD23RL

Wye View Terrace

LD23UN

Wyevern Terrace

LD23JZ

Castle Meadow

LD23JL

Begwyns View

LD15RS

Llanelwedd

LD23JD

Castlefield Close

LD23SQ

Llanelwedd

LD23FF

Llanelwedd

LD23JY

Herman Villas

LD23RF

Grove Villas

LD23UL

Castle Cottage

LD23TU

Llanelwedd

LD23JJ

Gwyns Ploc

LD23TY

Llanelwedd

LD23UE

Crossway Cottage

LD23UT

Llanelwedd

LD15SB

Llanelwedd

LD23UA

Rock Terrace

LD23UB

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LD23TA

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LD23UH

Edw Crescent

LD23YD

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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.