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Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl

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About

The ward encompasses the villages of Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl, situated within the broad valley of the River Banwy in central Powys. This is a predominantly agricultural landscape of rolling fields and wooded hillsides, with scattered farms and small settlements. The area is defined by its rural character and quiet country roads.

A specific feature is the terminus of the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway in Llanfair Caereinion, a historic narrow-gauge steam railway that travels through the local countryside. Community life centres around local schools, chapels, and village halls. The geography includes tributaries of the Banwy and upland areas to the north, contributing to its pastoral setting.

Area overview

On average Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl is £43,177 per year. Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl is home to around 2,137 people, with a population density of about 17.3 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl Population
2,137
Population density
17.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.99(-35%)
Public order
6.55(-20%)
Other theft
4.21(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.74(-49%)
Vehicle crime
2.34(-18%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,082
97.43%
Other White
19
0.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
0.56%
Irish
6
0.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.23%
Total population: 2,137

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
587
32.72%
No qualifications
344
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
323
18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
247
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
157
8.75%
Total 16+ residents: 1,794

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
446
50.23%
Owns with a mortgage
208
23.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
105
11.82%
Social rents from council
72
8.11%
Other forms of private rent
33
3.72%
Total households: 888

Property prices in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl

Median price£242,000
Price per sq ft£204
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £340K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£340,000£258
Semi-Detached2£140,000£179
Terraced6£140,000£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,000£137,475£111,000
2017£208,750£144,750£77,500
2018£220,000£124,995£76,500
2019£187,500£160,000£146,000
2020£247,500£170,000£120,000
2021£290,000£132,000£134,500
2022£408,250£177,475£156,500
2023£275,000£175,000£130,000
2024£255,000£174,750£333,750
2025£300,000£140,000£140,000
2026£355,000£154,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£98£121
2017£126£147£64
2018£163£135£112
2019£148£184£183
2020£158£145£163
2021£168£135£137
2022£283£188
2023£217£181£216
2024£238£149£233
2025£258£179£176
2026£269£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl in the last year.

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.