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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 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.

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.