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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
N/A
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

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £326,595 in Llansantffraid area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Llansantffraid 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 Llansantffraid over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£370,000
Semi-Detached2£220,500
Terraced2£102,500

10 years median price trend in Llansantffraid

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

All postcodes in Llansantffraid

SY226SU

Llansantffraid

SY226XS

Ty-Mawr Lane

SY109LN

Llansantffraid

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.