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Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin

About

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin ward is situated in the northernmost part of Powys, bordering Shropshire. The area is defined by the Berwyn Mountains and the River Tanat's valley. Agriculture shapes the landscape, with fields and upland pastures. The settlement pattern is one of scattered villages and farms.

The ward includes the notable Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall, one of the tallest in Wales, which flows into the River Rhaeadr. Communities are connected by narrow rural roads. The local economy is traditionally based on farming and forestry. The area maintains a distinct character within the historic county of Montgomeryshire.

Area overview

On average Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin has average 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 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin is £44,306 per year. Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin is home to around 2,293 people, with a population density of about 15.6 per km².

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin Population

2,293

Population density

15.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.75(-45%)

Other theft

5.23(+14%)

Public order

4.36(-47%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.05(-58%)

Burglary

3.05(+30%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

2,230

97.25%

Other White

1.7%

Irish

0.61%

Chinese

0.09%

Indian

0.09%

Total population: 2,293

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

706

36.62%

Level 3 (A level)

312

16.18%

No qualifications

306

15.87%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

298

15.46%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

158

8.2%

Total 16+ residents: 1,928

Housing

Owns outright

529

53.33%

Owns with a mortgage

201

20.26%

Private landlord or letting agency

121

12.2%

Social rents from council

7.56%

Other forms of private rent

3.53%

Total households: 992

Property prices in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin

Median price£316,500

Price per sq ft£198

Sales (last 12 months)14

Typical range (middle 50%)£226K – £492K

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £316,500 (about £198 per square foot) in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	8	£488,000	£224	£303,450	£373,125	£560,000	£742,750
Semi-Detached	4	£226,250	£236	£220,750	£223,750	£234,875	£252,575
Terraced	2	£197,500	£191	£195,250	£196,250	£198,750	£199,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£215,000	£201,000	£217,000
2017	£250,000	£135,000	£109,500
2018	£316,000	£141,500	£85,500
2019	£302,500	£139,950	£97,500
2020	£325,000	£160,000	£110,000
2021	£340,000	£195,000	£145,000
2022	£355,000	£202,500	£160,000
2023	£400,000	£230,000	£100,000
2024	£345,000	£215,000	£212,500
2025	£420,000	£227,500	£195,000
2026	£825,000	£222,500	£200,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£165	£192	£195
2017	£201	£168	£135
2018	£182	£193	£117
2019	£218	£151	£118
2020	£233	£169	£242
2021	£208	£195	£161
2022	£279	£235	£216
2023	£248	£256	£174
2024	£267	£233	£188
2025	£235	£280	£191
2026	—	£195	—

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Frequently asked questions about Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin

Is Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin safe?

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin?

The median sale price in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin is £316,500 (about £198 per square foot) based on 14 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin?

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin sits around rank 1,054 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 Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin?

The average household income in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin is around £44,306 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin?

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin is represented by 1 elected councillor: Aled Wyn Davies (Conservative and Unionist Party).