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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 None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
N/A
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

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £855,000.

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
Semi-Detached26£183,750
Detached77£280,000
Flats1£190,000
Terraced23£150,000

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

SY256PQ

Llangeitho

SY234AT

Ystwyth

SY233WB

Llanfarian

SY256BH

Bridge Street

SY256SH

Llangeitho

SY233NZ

Brynmelindwr

SY234AG

Melindwr

SY234DL

Heol Antaron

SY234JA

Lledrod

SY233BA

Brynceinion

SY256BL

Bwlch Y Graig

SY256RP

Llangeitho

SY234TP

Lledrod

SY234PZ

Llanfarian

SY233RY

Gwel Afon

SA488LL

Llangeitho

SY233LS

Cefn Melindwr

SY233PQ

Melindwr

SY234BJ

Ystwyth

SY234AE

Melindwr

SY234LZ

Ystwyth

SY256DD

Lledrod

SY234JD

Lledrod

SY233NB

Melindwr

SY233ND

Melindwr

SY233NE

Melindwr

SY256TB

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234RG

Melindwr

SY234DE

Heol Antaron

SY234UN

Gelli Aur

SY233GX

Glan Yr Afon Industrial Estate

SY234LR

Cysgod Y Bryn

SY256AD

Lledrod

SY256LL

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256JQ

Rhydyfawnog

SY256TT

Llangeitho

SY234RT

Melindwr

SY239FR

Llanfarian

SY233JF

Llanfarian

SY234BE

Ystwyth

SY256JY

Glangro

SY256LW

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256TZ

Llangeitho

SY256ES

Abbey Road

SY234HS

Trawscoed

SY234QJ

Llanfarian

SY234DD

Rhyd Y Gwin

SY234JE

Lledrod

SY256TD

Llangeitho

SY234TG

Terrace

SY234TF

Lledrod

SY234HX

Lledrod

SY239BZ

Llanfarian

SY233JT

Maes Yr Awel

SY256DL

Maesyderi

SY256AQ

Lledrod

SY256DE

Lledrod

SY256QT

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256JD

Pontrhydfendigaid Road

SY256RW

Llangeitho

SY256AN

Lledrod

SY234UF

The Terrace

SY256DA

Lledrod

SY256PY

Llangeitho

SY234QZ

Heol Elennydd

SY234LP

Troed Y Bryn

SY234TL

Lledrod

SY256AE

Gareg-Lwyd

SY239BQ

Llanfarian

SY256EQ

Lisburne Row

SY256NY

Llangeitho

SY234PJ

Ystwyth

SY231WY

Llanfarian

SY256NH

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234SA

Ystwyth

SY233PN

Brynceinion

SY256AT

Llys Measamlwg

SY234TQ

Lledrod

SY234JY

Ystwyth

SY234PH

Ystwyth

SY256NF

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234QA

Heol Antaron

SY256RY

Ivy Bush

SY233LZ

Melindwr

SY234UL

Clos Elan

SY234JG

Lledrod

SY234NZ

Dol Y Meillion

SY233JY

Melindwr

SY233FF

Parc Merlin

SY234NY

Ystwyth

SY233LR

Melindwr

SY233PE

Melindwr

SY234NS

Pentre Llyn

SY234HL

Clos Y Llan

SY234RE

Glanfedw

SY233NQ

Penlon Isaf

SY234SG

Rhosygarth

SY234ET

Ystwyth

SY256JN

Dewi Road

SY256PU

Llanio Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.