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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Rhayader is £194,000 (around £199 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £167,500 and £230,000. Rhayader is home to around 2,082 people, with a population density of about 15.2 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
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
41.31(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.37(+18%)
Public order
9.13(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.68(+5%)
Other theft
4.32(-6%)
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

Median price: £194,000
Price per sq ft: £199
Sales (last 12 months): 21
Typical range (middle 50%): £168K – £230K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 (about £199 per square foot) in Rhayader area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhayader over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£220,000£198
Semi-Detached5£215,000£224
Terraced7£162,000£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rhayader

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhayader.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,000£135,000£132,498
2017£158,500£149,000£113,000
2018£180,000£155,000£93,000
2019£265,000£152,000£112,500
2020£215,000£147,500£124,000
2021£266,250£185,000£133,000
2022£260,000£228,000£160,000
2023£251,250£190,000£230,000
2024£255,000£215,000£140,000
2025£225,000£222,500£150,000
2026£392,500£170,000£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhayader.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhayader.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£157£110
2017£173£138£123
2018£161£129£112
2019£175£170£163
2020£192£168£136
2021£231£173£124
2022£258£190£173
2023£236£182£154
2024£247£259£149
2025£198£205£170
2026£210£243£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhayader.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Rhayader ward.

Local councillors

Angela Davies

Rhayader - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Rhayader

Is Rhayader safe?

Rhayader records about 73 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 Rhayader?

The median sale price in Rhayader is £194,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Rhayader?

Rhayader scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rhayader sits around rank 1,068 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 Rhayader?

The average household income in Rhayader is around £38,772 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rhayader?

Rhayader is represented by 1 elected councillor: Angela Davies (Liberal Democrats).