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About

Penbryn ward encompasses a stretch of the Ceredigion coastline north of Cardigan, centred around the village of Penbryn itself. The area is defined by its agricultural land, with fields bounded by traditional stone walls and hedgerows. Inland, the landscape consists of rolling farmland and small wooded valleys that follow streams toward the sea. The ward includes the hamlet of Sarnau and is bordered by the River Ceri to the north.

The coastline here is notable for Penbryn Beach, a wide, sandy bay owned by the National Trust and backed by cliffs and dunes. A single-track lane leads down to the shore, passing through a small valley. The area's quiet character is maintained by its limited through-roads, with local life focused on farming and the seasonal visitors drawn to the coast. The long-distance Ceredigion Coast Path runs through the ward, following the clifftops.

Area overview

On average Penbryn has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 2.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penbryn is £42,441 per year. Penbryn is home to around 1,279 people, with a population density of about 38.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penbryn Population
1,279
Population density
38.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.4(+1%)
Other theft
19.55(+327%)
Public order
5.47(-33%)
Drugs
2.35(-9%)
Other crime
2.35(+12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,228
96.01%
Other White
23
1.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.31%
Total population: 1,279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
409
36.07%
Level 3 (A level)
191
16.84%
No qualifications
169
14.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
166
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
103
9.08%
Total 16+ residents: 1,134

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
366
64.21%
Owns with a mortgage
116
20.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
8.07%
Other forms of private rent
21
3.68%
Other social rented
17
2.98%
Total households: 570

Property prices in Penbryn

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£366
Sales (last 12 months)14
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £397K

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £366 per square foot) in Penbryn area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penbryn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£316,500£366
Semi-Detached1£155,000£—
Terraced1£120,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penbryn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penbryn.
YearDetached
2016£215,250
2017£232,500
2018£213,500
2019£270,000
2020£305,000
2021£310,000
2022£335,000
2023£300,000
2024£310,000
2025£300,000
2026£328,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penbryn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penbryn.
YearDetached
2016£165
2017£120
2018£189
2019£191
2020£256
2021£176
2022£235
2023£258
2024£273
2025£265
2026£364
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penbryn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Penbryn ward.

Local councillors

Emyr Gwyn James

Penbryn - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Penbryn

Is Penbryn safe?

Penbryn records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Penbryn?

The median sale price in Penbryn is £285,000 (about £366 per square foot) based on 14 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Penbryn?

Penbryn scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Penbryn sits around rank 1,055 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 Penbryn?

The average household income in Penbryn is around £42,441 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Penbryn?

Penbryn is represented by 1 elected councillor: Emyr Gwyn James (Independent).