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About

Melindwr ward lies in the Ceredigion countryside, north of Aberystwyth. The area is defined by the steep, wooded valleys of the rivers Melindwr and Rheidol. Settlement is dispersed, consisting of small villages and farms scattered across the upland landscape. The terrain shapes the community, with narrow roads following the contours of the hills.

The ward includes the villages of Capel Bangor, Ponterwyd, and the National Library of Wales' storage facility at Cwm Cynon. The surrounding land is used for forestry and upland grazing. The historic route of the Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge railway, now a trail, passes through the area, following the river gorge.

Area overview

On average Melindwr has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Melindwr is £45,193 per year. Melindwr is home to around 2,011 people, with a population density of about 10.2 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Melindwr Population
2,011
Population density
10.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.37(-28%)
Drugs
3.48(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.48(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.98(-77%)
Other theft
2.98(-35%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,932
96.12%
Other White
41
2.04%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
0.4%
Irish
8
0.4%
African
4
0.2%
Total population: 2,010

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
660
39.69%
Level 3 (A level)
281
16.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
228
13.71%
No qualifications
223
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
143
8.6%
Total 16+ residents: 1,663

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
454
52.06%
Owns with a mortgage
212
24.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
107
12.27%
Other social rented
48
5.5%
Other forms of private rent
41
4.7%
Total households: 872

Property prices in Melindwr

Median price£259,500
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£204K – £318K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £259,500 (about £219 per square foot) in Melindwr area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Melindwr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£315,000£252
Semi-Detached10£229,500£196
Terraced2£177,500£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Melindwr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melindwr.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204,000
2017£223,750£156,000£133,000
2018£189,950£169,250
2019£225,500£120,000£150,000
2020£237,000£184,500£132,000
2021£227,000£175,000£92,500
2022£312,000£207,000£86,000
2023£270,000£175,000£168,000
2024£237,500£202,000£126,250
2025£295,000£229,500£135,000
2026£359,500£207,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melindwr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melindwr.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143
2017£162£176£179
2018£190£136
2019£184£146£151
2020£199£190£194
2021£198£205£146
2022£227£208
2023£222£159£161
2024£192£161£173
2025£255£197
2026£166£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melindwr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Melindwr

Is Melindwr safe?

Melindwr records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Melindwr?

The median sale price in Melindwr is £259,500 (about £219 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Melindwr?

Melindwr scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Melindwr sits around rank 802 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Melindwr?

The average household income in Melindwr is around £45,193 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Melindwr?

Melindwr is represented by 1 elected councillor: Rhodri Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

All postcodes in Melindwr

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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.