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About

Rhayader ward encompasses the town of Rhayader and its surrounding rural hinterland in mid Wales. The area is defined by its position at the confluence of the River Wye and the River Elan, with the expansive Elan Valley reservoirs located immediately to the southwest. The landscape is characterised by upland hills, river valleys, and forestry plantations. Economies historically linked to agriculture and tourism remain central, with the town acting as a service hub for the local population.

The Elan Valley's chain of large reservoirs, constructed to supply water to Birmingham, is a dominant feature. Their dams, aqueducts, and flooded valleys now form a significant visitor destination managed by a trust. The ward's geography places it within the Cambrian Mountains, offering access to open moorland. The town itself has a compact centre with traditional stone buildings and hosts the annual Royal Welsh Show in nearby Llanelwedd, just outside the ward's boundary.

Area overview

On average Rhayader has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rhayader is £38,772 per year. Rhayader is home to around 2,082 people, with a population density of about 15.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rhayader Population
2,082
Population density
15.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.59(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.93(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.61(+19%)
Public order
8.17(-9%)
Other theft
5.76(+14%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,008
96.45%
Other White
27
1.3%
Indian
10
0.48%
Other Asian
9
0.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
0.38%
Total population: 2,082

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
480
27.24%
No qualifications
378
21.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
302
17.14%
Level 3 (A level)
291
16.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
156
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 1,762

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
406
41.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
222
22.45%
Owns with a mortgage
162
16.38%
Social rents from council
104
10.52%
Other social rented
53
5.36%
Total households: 989

Property prices in Rhayader

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £159,000 in Rhayader area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,500 up to £493,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhayader over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£255,000
Semi-Detached4£222,500
Terraced8£140,000

10 years median price trend in Rhayader

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhayader.

All postcodes in Rhayader

LD65BU

North Street

LD65HW

Rhayader

LD65HA

Rhayader

LD65EY

Rhayader

LD65NN

Hazelmere Close

LD65PL

Maesmawr

LD65DB

Dark Lane

LD65DD

Dark Lane

LD65DS

East Street

LD65DY

East Street

LD65HN

Rhayader

LD65ES

Fairfield Court

LD65BG

Tanners Row

LD65AN

Water Lane

LD65DF

Maes Y Deri

LD65HR

Rhayader

LD65ER

East Street Enterprise Park

LD65AW

Station Road

LD65ED

Cae Herbert Lane

LD65PP

Maes Cottage Estate

LD65AH

Water Lane

LD65BW

Glangwy

LD65PN

Penmaes

SY234AQ

Rhayader

LD65DJ

Maesmawr

LD65EE

Cae Herbert Lane

LD65EW

Rhayader

LD65AP

Caemelin

LD65EP

Maes Brennin

LD65DL

East Street

LD65HB

Rhayader

LD65HG

Rhayader

LD65HL

Rhayader

LD65HF

Rhayader

LD65LB

Rhayader

LD65PW

Maes Y Nant

LD65EG

Brynheulog

LD65EH

Green Gardens

LD65EL

Cae Glas

LD65EN

Brynberth Industrial Estate

LD65HP

Rhayader

LD65BY

Cross Lane

LD65EU

Rhayader

LD65BT

North Street

LD65EB

Cae Herbert Lane

LD65DG

Maes Y Deri

LD65LA

Wye View Terrace

LD65DP

East Street

LD65HH

Rhayader

LD65NP

Y Maes

LD65BN

Bryngwy

LD65DR

East Street

LD65AG

Bridge Street

LD65AL

Mill Street

LD65BH

South Street

LD65DN

East Street

LD65AF

West Street

LD65AB

West Street

LD65AD

West Street

LD65AT

Church Street

LD65AU

Church Street

LD65AY

Church Street

LD65BA

Castle Road

LD65LS

Hazelmere Estate

LD65AR

Rhayader

LD65AS

Llawrllan

LD65DE

Y Maes

LD65BE

Wye View Terrace

LD65HE

Rhayader

LD65DZ

Nant Rhyd Hir

LD65EA

East Street

LD65BD

Church Street

LD65BP

Sunnyfield

LD65HY

Rhayader

SY186RY

Rhayader

LD65EF

Brynheulog

LD65HD

Rhayader

LD65HS

Rhayader

LD65DA

Dark Lane

LD65DH

Heol Y Brennin

LD65HT

Rhayader

LD65BB

Rock Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.