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About

Llansantffraid ward lies in the eastern part of Powys, centred on the village of Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain. The area is defined by the River Vyrnwy, which flows through the community, and its surrounding fertile floodplain. Agricultural land, primarily for grazing and some arable use, characterises the low-lying landscape.

The ward includes the notable Llynclys Hill, a limestone outcrop that provides a distinct topographic feature. The local economy has traditional ties to farming, with the settlement itself serving as a service centre for the surrounding rural population. The historic church, dedicated to Saint Bride, stands near the river and gives the village its name.

Area overview

On average Llansantffraid has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llansantffraid is £44,306 per year. Llansantffraid is home to around 1,988 people, with a population density of about 47.5 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llansantffraid Population
1,988
Population density
47.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.24(+16%)
Public order
9.05(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.02(-45%)
Drugs
1.51(-42%)
Burglary
1.01(-57%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,937
97.43%
Other White
37
1.86%
Irish
7
0.35%
Other Asian
2
0.1%
Bangladeshi
1
0.05%
Total population: 1,988

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
558
33.33%
No qualifications
309
18.46%
Level 3 (A level)
290
17.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
224
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
144
8.6%
Total 16+ residents: 1,674

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
422
48.34%
Owns with a mortgage
190
21.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
152
17.41%
Social rents from council
56
6.41%
Other forms of private rent
27
3.09%
Total households: 873

Property prices in Llansantffraid

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)15
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £410K

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Llansantffraid area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llansantffraid over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£350,000£242
Semi-Detached3£225,000£290
Terraced1£70,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llansantffraid

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llansantffraid.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£184,000£149,975
2017£215,000£154,000£62,000
2018£236,750£146,000£121,000
2019£245,000£158,000£130,000
2020£285,000£165,000£117,500
2021£283,250£180,500£147,500
2022£250,000£200,000£142,500
2023£375,000£207,500£192,500
2024£377,500£197,375£220,000
2025£360,000£396,000£102,500
2026£365,000£237,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llansantffraid.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llansantffraid.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£140£202
2017£195£181£289
2018£209£161£146
2019£205£189£155
2020£215£201£173
2021£234£202£162
2022£283£266£207
2023£303£227£163
2024£252£211£199
2025£251£260£279
2026£227£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llansantffraid.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llansantffraid 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.