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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
44
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
26.2(-29%)
Public order
6.55(-27%)
Other theft
5.15(+2%)
Vehicle crime
2.34(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.34(-71%)
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%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
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

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £253,500 in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl 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 Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£300,000
Semi-Detached2£140,000
Terraced5£150,000

10 years median price trend in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl.

Data Sources

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