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About

Llanidloes ward encompasses the historic market town of the same name, located in the upper Severn Valley. The area is characterised by its position within the Cambrian Mountains, with surrounding uplands and river valleys shaping the landscape. The town itself is a central hub for the scattered rural communities within the ward's boundaries, serving local agricultural needs. Its layout reflects its long history as a centre for the Welsh wool trade.

The town's built environment includes notable architecture such as the timber-framed 15th-century market hall in the centre. The River Severn flows through the area, having been a key factor in the town's earlier industrial development. The local economy is a mix of small independent businesses, light industry, and tourism linked to walking and cycling routes. The ward's communities maintain active cultural and social traditions tied to the area's Mid Wales identity.

Area overview

On average Llanidloes has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llanidloes is £42,240 per year. Llanidloes is home to around 4,181 people, with a population density of about 22.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llanidloes Population
4,181
Population density
22 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.2(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.98(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.5(-62%)
Public order
4.31(-52%)
Other theft
2.39(-53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,941
94.28%
Other White
130
3.11%
Irish
31
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
0.22%
Total population: 4,180

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,038
29.61%
No qualifications
736
20.99%
Level 3 (A level)
562
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
503
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
319
9.1%
Total 16+ residents: 3,506

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
911
45.14%
Owns with a mortgage
396
19.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
347
17.2%
Social rents from council
183
9.07%
Other social rented
104
5.15%
Total households: 2,018

Property prices in Llanidloes

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Llanidloes area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,500 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Llanidloes 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 Llanidloes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£282,000
Flats2£104,000
Semi-Detached8£225,000
Terraced16£140,000

10 years median price trend in Llanidloes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanidloes.

All postcodes in Llanidloes

SY186EW

China Street

SY186SQ

Tan-Y-Groes

SY186FB

Llanidloes

SY186HZ

Trefeglwys Road

Data Sources

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