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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

SY234HY

Lledrod

SY234JZ

Ystwyth

SY256BS

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256DD

Lledrod

SY256DN

Lledrod

SY256ES

Abbey Road

SY256PY

Llangeitho

SY256RP

Llangeitho

SY256SU

Llangeitho

SY256TB

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256SA

Foelallt Terrace

SY233NY

Queen Street

SY234AN

Dol Y Meillion

SY234ES

Ystwyth

SY234NF

Melindwr

SY233AD

Melindwr

SY234BG

Brynafan

SY234PX

Llanfarian

SY234UE

Heol Antaron

SY256LL

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234EQ

Ystwyth

SY234HU

Tynberth

SY234HZ

Lledrod

SY234SQ

Ystwyth

SY256DQ

Lledrod

SY256QQ

Llangeitho

SY233LB

Melindwr

SY233NQ

Penlon Isaf

SY233PQ

Melindwr

SY234AG

Melindwr

SY234JD

Lledrod

SY234ND

Ystwyth

SY234TR

Lledrod

SY234UN

Gelli Aur

SY256BU

Bwlch Y Graig

SY256DS

Lledrod

SY256DX

Melindwr

SY256HZ

Minygors

SY234BE

Ystwyth

SY234BF

Maes Gosen

SY233NZ

Brynmelindwr

SY233AY

Faenor

SY234LL

Gernant Cottages

SY234PJ

Ystwyth

SY234RG

Melindwr

SY256JT

Doldre

SY256LR

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233HS

Faenor

SY234JX

Ystwyth

SY234PU

Heol Antaron

SY234QG

Llanfarian

SY234RF

Melindwr

SY256AN

Lledrod

SY234BW

Clos Gosen

SY234LQ

Ystwyth

SY234SH

Lledrod

SY256LU

Follet Close

SY256QG

Llangeitho

SY256RL

Llangeitho

SY232XD

Llanfarian

SY233JN

Melindwr

SY233JX

Melindwr

SY233JZ

New Row

SY233NW

Melindwr

SY234TL

Lledrod

SY256EE

Bridge Street

SY256EF

Abbey Road

SY256HQ

Penrodyn

SY256JF

Pontrhydfendigaid Road

SY256NR

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256RN

Llangeitho

SY231WD

Llanfarian

SY233JB

Llanfarian

SY256DP

Lledrod

SY256PQ

Llangeitho

SY256RX

Penstar

SY233QQ

Maesceinion

SY234AB

Pwllpeiran Cottages

SY234PH

Ystwyth

SY256AB

Lledrod

SY256AP

Lledrod

SY256BP

Cambrian Street

SY256EN

Pencreigiau

SY256NG

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234JW

Bryn Wyre

SY234LA

Ystwyth

SY256BD

Bridge Street

SY256JS

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256NW

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233UD

Clos Deulen

SY234DH

Clos Y Dderwen

SY234SD

Rhosygarth

SY256AJ

Lledrod

SY256AW

Lledrod

SY256HY

Station Road

SY256TY

Llangeitho

SY233AG

Melindwr

SY233LQ

Glan Yr Afon Industrial Estate

SY234BS

Heol Antaron

SY256DB

Lledrod

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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Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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