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Machynlleth

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About

Machynlleth ward is located in the southern part of Powys, within the historic county of Montgomeryshire. The area is centred on the market town of Machynlleth itself, which lies at the confluence of the River Dyfi and the River Llyfnant. The surrounding landscape is defined by the Dyfi Valley, with the Cambrian Mountains to the east and the edges of the Snowdonia National Park to the north and west. This geography creates a distinct, valley-focused settlement pattern.

The town functions as a key service centre for the wider rural region. It is historically significant as the site of Owain Glyndŵr's 1404 parliament, considered by some as the first Welsh parliament. The weekly market and the traditional clock tower on Heol Maengwyn are focal points of community activity. The area is also a gateway to the Dyfi Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-designated area recognised for its sustainable development and conservation.

Area overview

On average Machynlleth has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Machynlleth is £41,673 per year. Machynlleth is home to around 2,161 people, with a population density of about 426.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Machynlleth Population
2,161
Population density
426.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.09(+6%)
Public order
8.33(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.4(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.48(-12%)
Other theft
2.78(-39%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,042
94.41%
Other White
50
2.31%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
12
0.55%
Other Asian
8
0.37%
Irish
8
0.37%
Total population: 2,163

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
523
28.93%
No qualifications
413
22.84%
Level 3 (A level)
292
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
271
14.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
153
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 1,808

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
367
35.56%
Owns with a mortgage
188
18.22%
Social rents from council
188
18.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
151
14.63%
Other social rented
96
9.3%
Total households: 1,032

Property prices in Machynlleth

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Machynlleth area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,500 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Machynlleth 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 Machynlleth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£375,000
Semi-Detached4£208,500
Terraced10£172,500

10 years median price trend in Machynlleth

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

All postcodes in Machynlleth

SY208EG

Forge Road

Data Sources

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