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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

SY256TL

Llangeitho

SY234TA

Lledrod

SY234BZ

Llanfarian

SY234PU

Heol Antaron

SY234QW

Lon Rhydygwin

SY256JB

Lon Groes

SY256NL

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233QE

Pant Y Rhos

SY256JG

Pwllswyddog

SY232WB

Llanfarian

SY256UQ

Llangeitho

SY234DY

Moriah

SY256UG

Llangeitho

SY256NP

Llangeitho

SY256TW

Bro Gwynfil

SY256QH

Llangeitho

SY256DH

Mount Pleasant

SY234AU

Ystwyth

SY256PG

Llangeitho

SY234QN

Lon Rhydygwin

SY256NB

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233NW

Melindwr

SY234UJ

Gelli Aur

SY234LQ

Ystwyth

SY256UH

Llangeitho

SY233JW

Melindwr

SY256ED

Bridge Street

SY234ND

Ystwyth

SY234DH

Clos Y Dderwen

SY256RX

Penstar

SY233NT

Melindwr

SY234BY

Llanfarian

SY256UW

Llanio Road

SY234NF

Melindwr

SY234JB

Lledrod

SY234NU

Ivy Cottages

SY234DJ

Maes Llanio

SY256BQ

Poplar Terrace

SY233HT

Faenor

SY256BB

Bridge Street

SY256HH

Pontrhydfendigaid Road

SY256HY

Station Road

SY233JQ

Glan Yr Afon Industrial Estate

SY256RN

Llangeitho

SY233NN

Penbontbren

SY234AN

Dol Y Meillion

SY256BA

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256JX

Cross Street

SY234QL

Llanfarian

SY256AZ

Heol Y Bannau

SY234EL

Melindwr

SY234JH

Lledrod

SY256EF

Abbey Road

SY239BY

Llanfarian

SY234RA

Heol Elennydd

SY256BJ

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256DP

Lledrod

SY256HX

Station Road

SY234TW

Lledrod

SY256QQ

Llangeitho

SY234JF

Lledrod

SY234BN

Maesyfelin

SY234QE

Llanfarian

SY256AF

Lledrod

SY234EG

Melindwr

SY232XD

Llanfarian

SY234NG

Melindwr

SY234RP

Melindwr

SY256TU

Llangeitho

SY233PG

Cwmbrwyno

SY256AR

Terrace Road

SY234EF

Pant Y Crug

SY256HN

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234PW

Dolfelen

SY256UU

Llangeitho

SY234PQ

Ystwyth

SY234LA

Ystwyth

SY256EJ

Lisburne Road

SY256SY

Llangeitho

SY233JS

Brynrheidol Estate

SY256AP

Lledrod

SY232YA

Llanfarian

SY234QX

Melindwr

SY256NJ

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256PF

Llangeitho

SY234PE

Gwarfelin

SY256PE

Llangeitho

SY234QQ

Llanfarian

SY233TP

Lon Llewelyn

SY233NF

Melindwr

SY234BD

Ystwyth

SY256AY

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234UB

New Street

SY233PF

Melindwr

SY256NN

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234TR

Lledrod

SY256TA

Llangeitho

SY233NY

Queen Street

SY234PN

Ystwyth

SY256HA

Chapel Street

Data Sources

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