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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 low 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 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
4/10
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

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £220K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Machynlleth area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Machynlleth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£330,000£274
Semi-Detached4£187,500£246
Terraced10£176,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Machynlleth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Machynlleth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120,000£159,750£136,000
2017£189,000£140,000£133,000
2018£200,000£159,000£119,500
2019£212,500£160,000£141,500
2020£280,000£142,500£148,000
2021£208,500£166,750£145,000
2022£284,000£156,250£175,000
2023£216,000£200,000£171,750
2024£272,500£183,500£148,000
2025£375,000£208,500£177,000
2026£320,000£174,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Machynlleth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Machynlleth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£129
2017£174£131£137
2018£189£166£145
2019£145£164£150
2020£188£150£146
2021£265£183£152
2022£249£186£174
2023£218£195£204
2024£196£231£212
2025£191£254£211
2026£281£168
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Machynlleth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Machynlleth in the last year.

All postcodes in Machynlleth

SY208EG

Forge Road

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.