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Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 15.0 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron Population

11,487

Population density

15 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

16.63(-55%)

Other theft

2.87(-43%)

Burglary

2.52(-6%)

Drugs

2.26(-23%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.18(-73%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

10,859

94.56%

Other White

218

1.9%

Indian

0.67%

African

0.51%

Irish

0.49%

Total population: 11,484

Economics

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

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

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £241,250 in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £923,596.

Price distribution per property type (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 Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	60	£280,000	£173,975	£222,250	£350,000	£542,500
Semi-Detached	17	£181,000	£105,500	£150,000	£210,000	£270,000
Terraced	21	£135,000	£83,000	£112,500	£160,000	£375,000

10 years median price trend in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

All postcodes in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

SY256SY

Llangeitho

SY256AR

Terrace Road

SY234BB

Caeheulog

SY256DR

Lledrod

SY233GX

Glan Yr Afon Industrial Estate

SY233JH

Llanfarian

SY234RW

Ystwyth

SY233BD

Faenor

SY239BQ

Llanfarian

SY233LR

Melindwr

SY234AU

Ystwyth

SY234DG

Heol Antaron

SY234JE

Lledrod

SY234NW

Ystwyth

SY234NY

Ystwyth

SY234RS

Ystwyth

SY256DJ

Wesley Terrace

SY256HD

Chapel Street

SY233JL

Melindwr

SY234RT

Melindwr

SY234SG

Rhosygarth

SY239FR

Llanfarian

SY256AD

Lledrod

SY256HX

Station Road

SY256SL

Llangeitho

SY234EL

Melindwr

SY234LY

Ystwyth

SY234UF

The Terrace

SY256AZ

Heol Y Bannau

SY256NE

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233NU

Queen Street

SY233TP

Lon Llewelyn

SY234JH

Lledrod

SY234LE

Ystwyth

SY234LR

Cysgod Y Bryn

SY234RA

Heol Elennydd

SY234TD

Lledrod

SY234TF

Lledrod

SY256JL

The Square

SY256QH

Llangeitho

SY256RT

Llwyndewi

SY234ST

Ystwyth

SY239BW

Llanfarian

SY239BY

Llanfarian

SY234AW

Caer Gors

SY234EG

Melindwr

SY234NG

Melindwr

SY234QD

Llanfarian

SY234QQ

Llanfarian

SY256AE

Gareg-Lwyd

SY256BH

Bridge Street

SY256HF

Rose Terrace

SY256HN

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256QY

Llangeitho

SY256RA

Llangeitho

SY256UW

Llanio Road

SY234AE

Melindwr

SY234BN

Maesyfelin

SY234EB

Llanfarian

SY256AX

Station Cottage

SY256BE

Mill Street

SY256NN

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256RZ

Penuwch Street

SY256EB

Cwrt Y Wern

SY233FW

Faenor

SY233LS

Cefn Melindwr

SY233NF

Melindwr

SY234LB

Ystwyth

SY234LT

Llanfarian

SY234NA

Ystwyth

SY234QW

Lon Rhydygwin

SY256RU

Heol Y Gorwydd

SY256UQ

Llangeitho

SY234RR

Ystwyth

SY233NA

Melindwr

SY233NS

Melindwr

SY234TT

Lledrod

SY256QT

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256TF

Llangeitho

SY234EH

Ystwyth

SY232NB

Llanfarian

SY233LZ

Melindwr

SY233NR

Melindwr

SY234AF

Melindwr

SY234AX

Rest Estate

SY234JY

Ystwyth

SY234LD

Ystwyth

SY234NP

Ystwyth

SY239BZ

Llanfarian

SY256DG

Lledrod

SY256EW

Oak Street

SY256SH

Llangeitho

SY233BG

Trefaenor

SY233LJ

Penlon

SY234JB

Lledrod

SY234PW

Dolfelen

SY234TB

Lledrod

SY234TW

Lledrod

SY256JQ

Rhydyfawnog

SY256PA

Llangeitho

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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Property prices in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

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