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Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

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About

The Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron area is defined by its three major river valleys, which carve through the central Ceredigion landscape. The Rheidol Valley is a transport corridor, carrying both a main road and the Vale of Rheidol Railway towards Aberystwyth. The parallel Ystwyth Valley is quieter, its course followed by a minor road past abandoned mine workings. Between them lies the broad basin of the River Caron, characterised by its patchwork of improved pastureland and areas of raised bog.

The human history here is deeply tied to metal extraction, particularly lead and silver, with the 19th-century industrial complex at Cwm Ystwyth being a prominent relic. Forestry plantations now cover large sections of the upper valleys, especially around the Nant-y-moch Reservoir. The area's specific character is shaped by this mix of pastoral farming, managed forestry, and the enduring, visible legacy of its mining past scattered across the hills.

Area overview

On average Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron is £45,193 per year. Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron is home to around 11,487 people, with a population density of about 15 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron Population
11,487
Population density
15 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.33(-43%)
Other theft
3.22(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.44(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.35(-68%)
Public order
2.09(-75%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,859
94.56%
Other White
218
1.9%
Indian
77
0.67%
African
59
0.51%
Irish
56
0.49%
Total population: 11,484

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,728
38.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,613
16.6%
No qualifications
1,406
14.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,382
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
790
8.13%
Total 16+ residents: 9,719

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,698
53.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,187
23.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
652
13.05%
Other social rented
197
3.94%
Other forms of private rent
195
3.9%
Total households: 4,997

Property prices in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

Median price£242,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £320K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £855,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached80£299,000£246
Flats1£190,000£267
Semi-Detached30£185,000£195
Terraced20£147,500£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,750£130,000£115,000
2017£222,250£154,000£90,000
2018£207,000£160,000£115,000
2019£225,000£178,750£124,250
2020£230,000£165,000£129,500
2021£263,000£175,000£148,500
2022£311,000£205,000£154,000
2023£282,500£170,500£152,500
2024£275,000£219,000£165,000
2025£280,000£195,000£134,000
2026£330,000£180,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£133£113
2017£178£154£102
2018£174£156£120
2019£184£165£151
2020£195£166£194
2021£220£184£163
2022£243£211£207
2023£240£206£170
2024£242£202£197
2025£253£198£164
2026£250£183£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

Is Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron safe?

Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron records about 32 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 Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron?

The median sale price in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron is £242,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron?

Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron sits around rank 1,006 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 Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron?

The average household income in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron is around £45,193 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

SY256UT

Hyfrydle

SY234NP

Ystwyth

SY234QG

Llanfarian

SY233BB

Heol Alun

SY234LJ

The Terrace

SY234EH

Ystwyth

SY234BW

Clos Gosen

SY256ER

Abbey Road

SY256DF

Lledrod

SY234UH

Lon Tyllwyd

SY234JZ

Ystwyth

SY256NE

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234SD

Rhosygarth

SY234AF

Melindwr

SY234ED

Moriah

SY234PS

Cwrt Y Cadno

SY256TF

Llangeitho

SY233HR

Rhiw Brialli

SY233NU

Queen Street

SY256QU

Llangeitho

SY233LT

Melindwr

SY256BW

Rose Cottages

SY233JZ

New Row

SY233AF

Melindwr

SY233AW

Faenor

SY233UB

Trefaenor

SY233BE

Faenor

SY233LU

Melindwr

SY256AS

Cysgod Y Llan

SY233JU

Melindwr

SY256QX

Llangeitho

SY256SW

Llangeitho

SY234UD

Penffordd

SY256NZ

Llangeitho

SY233PD

Melindwr

SY256HW

Ystrad Caron

SY233PB

Melindwr

SY234PD

Clos Henri

SY256RS

Llangeitho

SY234SB

Ystwyth

SY256EG

Terrace Road

SY234TH

Min Y Rhos

SY234TB

Lledrod

SY256QS

Lampeter Road

SY233LX

Melindwr Terrace

SY234AW

Caer Gors

SY256RU

Heol Y Gorwydd

SY256JT

Doldre

SY234NW

Ystwyth

SY256LJ

Llangeitho

SY234DW

Heol Antaron

SY234PB

Dolystwyth

SY234SQ

Ystwyth

SY234LD

Ystwyth

SY256UN

Lampeter Road

SY256AB

Lledrod

SY234TN

Llangeitho

SY233AG

Melindwr

SY234QP

Paitholwg

SY233AX

Faenor

SY233PA

Melindwr

SY256JA

Brynheulog

SY232NB

Llanfarian

SY239DN

Llanfarian

SY256BD

Bridge Street

SY256HE

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234DR

Y Gerddi

SY256QZ

Llangeitho

SY256SA

Foelallt Terrace

SY256HD

Chapel Street

SY256QL

Llangeitho

SY256QJ

Llangeitho

SY234DF

Chancery

SY256DT

New Row

SY256HU

Station Road

SY256JW

Dewi Road

SY256LH

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234PG

Cwrt Y Cadno Lane

SY233BD

Faenor

SY256TX

Llangeitho

SY256UL

Llanio Road

SY256PD

Llangeitho

SY256EN

Pencreigiau

SY233QJ

Maesceinion

SY233JL

Melindwr

SY231WD

Llanfarian

SY234AH

Y Gorlan

SY234BU

Pontllolwyn

SY256PH

Llangeitho

SY256HZ

Minygors

SY256AX

Station Cottage

SY233NR

Melindwr

SY256QF

Llangeitho

SY256PT

Llangeitho

SY233LF

Melindwr

SY234RW

Ystwyth

SY233AQ

Llanfarian

SY233HN

Faenor

SY233PU

Rhoshendre

SY233NX

Castle Square

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.