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Mwldan

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About

Mwldan ward encompasses the northern portion of Cardigan town, situated on the northern bank of the River Teifi in Ceredigion. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates and older terraced streets that extend from the historic town centre. Its landscape includes the green slopes of Banc-y-Darren and the open playing fields of King George V Field, which provide elevated views across the river and town.

The ward is defined by its relationship to the river and the A487 road, which forms a key transport route through the area. A notable local feature is the Mwldan itself, a specific brook or stream from which the area takes its name, flowing towards the Teifi. The area includes the modern Theatre Mwldan and cinema complex, a cultural hub that draws visitors from across the wider region.

Area overview

On average Mwldan has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mwldan is £37,886 per year. Mwldan is home to around 1,861 people, with a population density of about 304.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mwldan Population
1,861
Population density
304.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.03(-35%)
Burglary
3.76(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.69(-63%)
Other theft
2.69(-41%)
Public order
1.61(-80%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,767
94.9%
Other White
36
1.93%
Irish
13
0.7%
Indian
12
0.64%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
0.38%
Total population: 1,862

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
462
29.41%
No qualifications
315
20.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
284
18.08%
Level 3 (A level)
246
15.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
125
7.96%
Total 16+ residents: 1,571

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
465
52.31%
Owns with a mortgage
152
17.1%
Other social rented
119
13.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
90
10.12%
Social rents from council
43
4.84%
Total households: 889

Property prices in Mwldan

Median price£272,500
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)15
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £323K

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £232 per square foot) in Mwldan area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mwldan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£315,000£253
Terraced2£210,000£141
Semi-Detached6£193,250£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mwldan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mwldan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,000£155,000£115,500
2017£220,000£145,000£135,000
2018£300,000£153,750£120,000
2019£180,385£168,975£121,000
2020£197,475£201,000£168,000
2021£252,500£230,000£153,000
2022£307,500£230,000£206,250
2023£340,000£215,000£184,500
2024£335,000£220,000£112,000
2025£320,000£199,250£230,000
2026£310,000£198,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mwldan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mwldan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£203£125
2017£166£146£165
2018£157£165£120
2019£177£186£166
2020£189£138£170
2021£232£189£174
2022£281£207£208
2023£284£262£209
2024£219£194£128
2025£242£262£177
2026£264£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mwldan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Mwldan

Is Mwldan safe?

Mwldan records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mwldan?

The median sale price in Mwldan is £272,500 (about £232 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Mwldan?

Mwldan scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mwldan sits around rank 899 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 Mwldan?

The average household income in Mwldan is around £37,886 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Mwldan?

Mwldan is represented by 1 elected councillor: Myfanwy Sian Maehrlein (Liberal Democrats).

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.