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.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £330,000 | £274 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £187,500 | £246 |
| Terraced | 10 | £176,000 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
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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.