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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

SY234EA

Moriah

SY234RF

Melindwr

SY234TJ

Lledrod

SY256SB

Llangeitho

SY256WN

Dewi Road

SY256HP

Maesamlwg

SY234JX

Ystwyth

SY256DG

Lledrod

SY234BA

Ystwyth

SY234BS

Heol Antaron

SY233LW

Melindwr

SY234EQ

Ystwyth

SY233JX

Melindwr

SY256EU

Maesydderwen

SY233JN

Melindwr

SY256AW

Lledrod

SY232AX

Llanfarian

SY256PR

Lampeter Road

SY234DZ

Moriah

SY234QD

Llanfarian

SY256SJ

Llangeitho

SY233QF

Panty Rhos

SY233GW

Melindwr

SY234EB

Llanfarian

SY256SU

Llangeitho

SY234RR

Ystwyth

SY256EE

Bridge Street

SY256RT

Llwyndewi

SY234BQ

Ystwyth

SY256JP

Pontrhydfendigaid Road

SY256BN

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234DN

Llanfarian

SY234UE

Heol Antaron

SY234LT

Llanfarian

SY256RB

Llangeitho

SY234LN

Ystwyth

SY233NG

Min Y Llyn

SY234BX

Heol Antaron

SY233NP

Melindwr

SY256JZ

Doldre

SY234NT

Cwm Aur

SY234ST

Ystwyth

SY233TS

Faenor

SY234AP

Ystwyth

SY233JB

Llanfarian

SY234SF

Rhosygarth

SY256SL

Llangeitho

SY256JH

Lon Caron

SY256PP

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233BG

Trefaenor

SY256BU

Bwlch Y Graig

SY256NG

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY256TE

Llanio Road

SY234BH

Gwel Ystwyth

SY233LB

Melindwr

SY256RZ

Penuwch Street

SY233LD

Melindwr

SY234NE

Melindwr

SY256LU

Follet Close

SY233FW

Faenor

SY234AS

Maesmagwr

SY234QS

Cae Bach Y Rhiw

SY234NX

Pierce Place

SY234AD

Melindwr

SY256DX

Melindwr

SY256EW

Oak Street

SY233QQ

Maesceinion

SY234QH

Llanfarian

SY234RB

Rhosygell

SY234AB

Pwllpeiran Cottages

SY231NS

Llanfarian

SY234JU

Ystwyth

SY234DQ

Llwynteg

SY234QR

Clos Cadno

SY256HQ

Penrodyn

SY256PS

Llanio Road

SY256BE

Mill Street

SY256DN

Lledrod

SY256JL

The Square

SY234LG

Ystwyth

SY234AY

Ystwyth

SY256DJ

Wesley Terrace

SY239DG

Llanfarian

SY234BB

Caeheulog

SY256BG

Mill Street

SY256TR

Llangeitho

SY233AE

Melindwr

SY234LU

Llanfarian

SY234HZ

Lledrod

SY233PX

Rhoshendre

SY256LA

Well Street

SY234TS

Lledrod

SY233LE

Melindwr

SY233HS

Faenor

SY256BT

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233LY

Dolypandy

SY234BL

Clos Y Dderwen

SY256HF

Rose Terrace

SY234BF

Maes Gosen

SY256JF

Pontrhydfendigaid Road

Data Sources

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