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About

Llanwrtyd Wells ward encompasses a rural area centred around the town of the same name, located within the Irfon Valley. The landscape is primarily composed of rolling farmland, forested hills, and the River Irfon, which flows through the community. This sparsely populated region is characterised by small settlements and a quiet, agricultural economy, with tourism increasingly playing a role due to the surrounding natural environment.

The ward is known for hosting unusual annual events that draw visitors, including the World Bog Snorkelling Championships held in the peat wetlands. The local economy has historical ties to its Victorian spa heritage, though the focus is now more on outdoor pursuits like walking and cycling on the surrounding upland paths. The community maintains a strong sense of identity, with Welsh language and culture being integral aspects of daily life in the area.

Area overview

On average Llanwrtyd Wells has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 Llanwrtyd Wells is £38,894 per year. Llanwrtyd Wells is home to around 1,552 people, with a population density of about 6.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llanwrtyd Wells Population
1,552
Population density
6.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.64(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.89(+76%)
Other theft
7.09(+55%)
Burglary
5.8(+148%)
Public order
3.22(-61%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,491
96.07%
Other White
20
1.29%
Chinese
10
0.64%
Irish
9
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.39%
Total population: 1,552

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
452
33.56%
No qualifications
249
18.49%
Level 3 (A level)
241
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
198
14.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
100
7.42%
Total 16+ residents: 1,347

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
410
55.41%
Owns with a mortgage
142
19.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
98
13.24%
Social rents from council
33
4.46%
Other social rented
33
4.46%
Total households: 740

Property prices in Llanwrtyd Wells

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£176
Sales (last 12 months)9
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £375K

Based on 9 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £176 per square foot) in Llanwrtyd Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanwrtyd Wells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£425,000£237
Semi-Detached4£197,500£151
Terraced1£150,000£108

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanwrtyd Wells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanwrtyd Wells.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£140,250£126,645
2017£233,000£176,000£112,500
2018£268,500£155,500£153,500
2019£254,750£131,250£105,000
2020£255,000£215,500£162,000
2021£300,000£221,500£116,250
2022£324,500£210,000£154,500
2023£346,000£247,500£195,750
2024£317,500£179,000£140,000
2025£375,000£160,000£170,000
2026£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanwrtyd Wells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanwrtyd Wells.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167£161£196
2017£137£133£111
2018£167£96£188
2019£214£134£135
2020£171£173£125
2021£186£175£215
2022£216£216£119
2023£230£246£227
2024£224£145£282
2025£244£160£204
2026£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanwrtyd Wells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanwrtyd Wells in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Llanwrtyd Wells

Is Llanwrtyd Wells safe?

Llanwrtyd Wells records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Llanwrtyd Wells?

The median sale price in Llanwrtyd Wells is £235,000 (about £176 per square foot) based on 9 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Llanwrtyd Wells?

Llanwrtyd Wells scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Llanwrtyd Wells sits around rank 1,010 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 Llanwrtyd Wells?

The average household income in Llanwrtyd Wells is around £38,894 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Llanwrtyd Wells?

Llanwrtyd Wells is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter Ronald James (Independent).

All postcodes in Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44DH

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54AB

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54RY

Tir Gorsaf

LD54TB

The Old School

LD54UU

Beulah Road

LD44EN

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54AH

Sunny Bank

LD44BL

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54RN

Leighton Close

LD54RB

The Square

LD54RR

Ffordd yr Orsaf

LD44BF

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54SP

Irfon Crescent

LD54UD

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54TE

Llandovery Road

LD44EL

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54SF

Beulah Road

LD54ST

Irfon Crescent

LD54RW

Station Road

LD54RD

Zion Street

LD44EH

Irfon Terrace

LD44DS

Dan-Yr-Eppynt

LD54TS

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44DB

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54AF

Glanirfon Court

LD54TD

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54SY

Victoria Road

LD54UL

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54SS

Victoria Square

LD54RA

Dolecoed Road

LD54AD

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54UB

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44BY

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54RF

Beulah Road

LD54TA

Llandovery Road

LD44EB

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54RX

Erw Nant

LD44BT

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44EA

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54UR

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44DG

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44DP

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54SA

Beulah Road

LD54TY

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44DA

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54RJ

Tai Cae Mawr

LD54UF

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54SU

Victoria Road

LD54YE

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44DL

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54RU

Brynawelon

LD44BN

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44DF

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54AG

Beulah Road

LD44BU

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44DE

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54RP

Station Road

LD44EP

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54YB

Beulah Road

LD54YA

The Walk

LD54UG

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44ER

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54UH

Beulah Road

LD54SL

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44EW

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54SR

Riverside

LD54SE

Cambrian Cottages

LD54TT

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54RS

Ffordd yr Orsaf

LD54UT

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54TH

Dolecoed Road

LD54TN

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54UY

Wylfa

LD44BH

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54YD

Beulah Road

LD54RL

Berthllwyd

LD54RT

Erw Haf

LD54TW

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44BW

Pen Y Bryn

LD54RQ

Ffoss Road

LD44DR

Dan Yr Eppynt

LD54RH

Irfon Terrace

LD44DJ

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44EF

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54UA

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54RG

Ffos Road

LD54UN

Beulah Road

LD54SN

Dolecoed Road

LD44DD

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54YF

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54UP

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44ED

Bridgend Cottage

LD44DQ

Trem Yr Epynt

LD44DN

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54RE

Belle Vue Terrace

LD44DW

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44AA

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44EG

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54SG

Beulah Road

LD54TR

Llanwrtyd Wells

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.