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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 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
31
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
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

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

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)

Price distribution by property type for Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron 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 Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£280,000
Semi-Detached17£181,000
Terraced21£135,000

10 years median price trend in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron.

All postcodes in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

SY234AJ

Caer Ysgol

SY234AY

Ystwyth

SY234BJ

Ystwyth

SY234BY

Llanfarian

SY234PN

Ystwyth

SY256TP

Llangeitho

SY256UU

Llangeitho

SY234JQ

Lledrod

SY234LJ

The Terrace

SY234DR

Y Gerddi

SY233AF

Melindwr

SY233LW

Melindwr

SY233QE

Pant Y Rhos

SY256DA

Lledrod

SY256PF

Llangeitho

SY233HJ

Llanfarian

SY233NL

Melindwr

SY234DN

Llanfarian

SY234JU

Ystwyth

SY234TE

Lledrod

SY256SJ

Llangeitho

SY233WB

Llanfarian

SY234SA

Ystwyth

SY256EL

Lisburne Road

SY256HG

Lampeter Road

SY256LT

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233JS

Brynrheidol Estate

SY233LL

Llwyniorwerth Isaf Yard

SY233NT

Melindwr

SY233PX

Rhoshendre

SY234BU

Pontllolwyn

SY234LX

Cysgod Y Bryn

SY234QJ

Llanfarian

SY234QP

Paitholwg

SY256DT

New Row

SY256JW

Dewi Road

SY256PP

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233JT

Maes Yr Awel

SY234PD

Clos Henri

SY234PS

Cwrt Y Cadno

SY256JA

Brynheulog

SY256NJ

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233PG

Cwmbrwyno

SY234LG

Ystwyth

SY256EJ

Lisburne Road

SY256NZ

Llangeitho

SY234BA

Ystwyth

SY234JF

Lledrod

SY234TQ

Lledrod

SY256ED

Bridge Street

SY256EP

Abbey Road

SY256LN

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256NP

Llangeitho

SY256QS

Lampeter Road

SY233AZ

Erw Goch

SY233LA

Penlon

SY233LT

Melindwr

SY233NG

Min Y Llyn

SY234UL

Clos Elan

SY256AT

Llys Measamlwg

SY233TS

Faenor

SY234LF

Ystwyth

SY233BE

Faenor

SY233HP

Faenor

SY233JF

Llanfarian

SY233PE

Melindwr

SY234LU

Llanfarian

SY234PE

Gwarfelin

SY256DE

Lledrod

SY234JG

Lledrod

SY234LN

Ystwyth

SY256BT

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256EQ

Lisburne Row

SY256SX

Llangeitho

SY234PQ

Ystwyth

SY256BB

Bridge Street

SY256DL

Maesyderi

SY256LJ

Llangeitho

SY234DA

Heol Antaron

SY234QF

Llanfarian

SY231NS

Llanfarian

SY233NH

Faenor

SY234UA

Gelli Aur

SY256EG

Terrace Road

SY256HH

Pontrhydfendigaid Road

SY256UN

Lampeter Road

SY233BA

Brynceinion

SY233FF

Parc Merlin

SY234JT

Ystwyth

SY256AG

Gareg-Lwyd

SY256AY

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256BN

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233RY

Gwel Afon

SY234DB

Heol Antaron

SY256RB

Llangeitho

SY233AB

Llywernog

SY233NN

Penbontbren

SY233UB

Trefaenor

SY234DL

Heol Antaron

SY234EE

Moriah

Data Sources

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