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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

SY256JH

Lon Caron

SY256QJ

Llangeitho

SY256UJ

Llangeitho

SY234PG

Cwrt Y Cadno Lane

SY235AP

Ystwyth

SY256HA

Chapel Street

SY256JG

Pwllswyddog

SY256NB

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256TT

Llangeitho

SY233JR

Melindwr

SY233LN

Melindwr

SY234BQ

Ystwyth

SY234HL

Clos Y Llan

SY234PA

Gwarfelin

SY234QS

Cae Bach Y Rhiw

SY234UJ

Gelli Aur

SY256AQ

Lledrod

SY256HL

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256PU

Llanio Road

SY256RS

Llangeitho

SY233HN

Faenor

SY256JB

Lon Groes

SY256JX

Cross Street

SY256LG

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256UH

Llangeitho

SY234AD

Melindwr

SY234AS

Maesmagwr

SY234BP

Bryneglur

SY234DF

Chancery

SY234DZ

Moriah

SY234EF

Pant Y Crug

SY234NB

Ystwyth

SY234RP

Melindwr

SY239DN

Llanfarian

SY256AF

Lledrod

SY256DW

Lledrod

SY256DY

Heol Maesglas

SY256QU

Llangeitho

SY256RW

Llangeitho

SY256TW

Bro Gwynfil

SY233LP

Penllwyn Estate

SY234DQ

Llwynteg

SY234DW

Heol Antaron

SY234EJ

Melindwr

SY234PZ

Llanfarian

SY234QY

Melindwr

SY234SF

Rhosygarth

SY234TA

Lledrod

SY256EH

Teifi Street

SY256HE

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256UL

Llanio Road

SY233BB

Heol Alun

SY233JY

Melindwr

SY234AH

Y Gorlan

SY234PL

Ystwyth

SY256EU

Maesydderwen

SY256RR

Mill Street

SY233JU

Melindwr

SY233LD

Melindwr

SY234EU

Ystwyth

SY231WY

Llanfarian

SY234RQ

Melindwr

SY234UB

New Street

SY256BL

Bwlch Y Graig

SY234AP

Ystwyth

SY234NL

Talar Deg

SY234QZ

Heol Elennydd

SY234SB

Ystwyth

SY234TS

Lledrod

SY256AL

Lledrod

SY256ET

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256NH

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256PB

Coxhead

SY234NT

Cwm Aur

SY234TN

Llangeitho

SY256DF

Lledrod

SY256HJ

Maesyrawel

SY256LH

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256ND

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256NY

Llangeitho

SY256PD

Llangeitho

SY256PH

Llangeitho

SY256PT

Llangeitho

SY256TU

Llangeitho

SY234PR

Crugyn Dimai

SY256AU

Cwrt Fryers

SY256DH

Mount Pleasant

SY256TD

Llangeitho

SY233HR

Rhiw Brialli

SY233HZ

Melindwr

SY233LX

Melindwr Terrace

SY233NP

Melindwr

SY233PD

Melindwr

SY233QF

Panty Rhos

SY234AT

Ystwyth

SY234NU

Ivy Cottages

SY234QA

Heol Antaron

SY234QN

Lon Rhydygwin

SY234QR

Clos Cadno

SY234RD

Melindwr

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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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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