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Llanwrtyd Wells

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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 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 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
N/A
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

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Llanwrtyd Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Llanwrtyd Wells 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 Llanwrtyd Wells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£385,000
Semi-Detached3£160,000
Terraced5£170,000

10 years median price trend in Llanwrtyd Wells

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

All postcodes in Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44BS

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54SB

Beulah Road

LD54TL

Dolecoed Road

LD44DU

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54TP

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54YH

Y Maes

LD44EE

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44ES

Llanwrtyd Wells

Data Sources

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