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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.

All postcodes in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

SY234SE

Rhosygarth

SY234PX

Llanfarian

SY234NN

Llanfarian

SY234RD

Melindwr

SY234RS

Ystwyth

SY256AJ

Lledrod

SY234AZ

Ystwyth

SY256LQ

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234DA

Heol Antaron

SY234EJ

Melindwr

SY234QB

Heol Antaron

SY234NJ

Clos Henri

SY234HU

Tynberth

SY233AY

Faenor

SY256HG

Lampeter Road

SY256DR

Lledrod

SY233JH

Llanfarian

SY234RL

Melindwr

SY256TS

Glynaeron

SY233HJ

Llanfarian

SY256AH

Lledrod

SY234AJ

Caer Ysgol

SY256BP

Cambrian Street

SY234TD

Lledrod

SY234HY

Lledrod

SY234TT

Lledrod

SY234LH

Brynawel

SY256EP

Abbey Road

SY234NR

Ystwyth

SY256NR

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY235AP

Ystwyth

SY256AU

Cwrt Fryers

SY256HJ

Maesyrawel

SY234PF

Ystwyth

SY256NW

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233LP

Penllwyn Estate

SY234BT

Llanfarian

SY234QF

Llanfarian

SY234RH

Melindwr

SY256TY

Llangeitho

SY256PX

Llanio Road

SY234LB

Ystwyth

SY234BG

Brynafan

SY234NB

Ystwyth

SY256LR

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256ND

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234BP

Bryneglur

SY234QT

Ystwyth

SY233LN

Melindwr

SY256LN

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY239BW

Llanfarian

SY234PR

Crugyn Dimai

SY256TP

Llangeitho

SY256UJ

Llangeitho

SY256HR

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234QY

Melindwr

SY233NS

Melindwr

SY233NL

Melindwr

SY256LS

Lledrod

SY256BS

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233LJ

Penlon

SY234AX

Rest Estate

SY256DS

Lledrod

SY234LE

Ystwyth

SY256AA

Lledrod

SY234EU

Ystwyth

SY234EE

Moriah

SY233AD

Melindwr

SY234AR

Ystwyth

SY256EH

Teifi Street

SY256HL

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256JR

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234JW

Bryn Wyre

SY256LG

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233PT

Rhoshendre

SY256QG

Llangeitho

SY234DG

Heol Antaron

SY256LT

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233UD

Clos Deulen

SY233JR

Melindwr

SY256AL

Lledrod

SY256PB

Coxhead

SY233LL

Llwyniorwerth Isaf Yard

SY256JE

Pontrhydfendigaid Road

SY256AG

Gareg-Lwyd

SY233NA

Melindwr

SY233LQ

Glan Yr Afon Industrial Estate

SY256DQ

Lledrod

SY256DB

Lledrod

SY256DY

Heol Maesglas

SY233AZ

Erw Goch

SY234NA

Ystwyth

SY234JT

Ystwyth

SY234TE

Lledrod

SY234PY

Maes Gosen

SY234LF

Ystwyth

SY256EL

Lisburne Road

SY234RJ

Bronwaun

SY234PL

Ystwyth

SY234LX

Cysgod Y Bryn

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.