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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
5/10
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

Median price£242,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £320K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £855,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached80£299,000£246
Flats1£190,000£267
Semi-Detached30£185,000£195
Terraced20£147,500£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,750£130,000£115,000
2017£222,250£154,000£90,000
2018£207,000£160,000£115,000
2019£225,000£178,750£124,250
2020£230,000£165,000£129,500
2021£263,000£175,000£148,500
2022£311,000£205,000£154,000
2023£282,500£170,500£152,500
2024£275,000£219,000£165,000
2025£280,000£195,000£134,000
2026£330,000£180,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£133£113
2017£178£154£102
2018£174£156£120
2019£184£165£151
2020£195£166£194
2021£220£184£163
2022£243£211£207
2023£240£206£170
2024£242£202£197
2025£253£198£164
2026£250£183£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron in the last year.

All postcodes in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron

SY256DW

Lledrod

SY233NH

Faenor

SY234PA

Gwarfelin

SY256SZ

Llangeitho

SY239AX

Llanfarian

SY256JS

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY234UA

Gelli Aur

SY234NL

Talar Deg

SY234RQ

Melindwr

SY234PT

Heol Antaron

SY256RR

Mill Street

SY256QY

Llangeitho

SY234SH

Lledrod

SY233AB

Llywernog

SY234DB

Heol Antaron

SY234JQ

Lledrod

SY256RL

Llangeitho

SY256PA

Llangeitho

SY256SX

Llangeitho

SY234ES

Ystwyth

SY234LY

Ystwyth

SY234QU

Melindwr

SY256RA

Llangeitho

SY256JU

High Street

SY234LL

Gernant Cottages

SY233HZ

Melindwr

SY256ET

Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur

SY233HP

Faenor

SY234UG

Maes Isfryn

SY256TN

Meidrym Road

SY233LA

Penlon

SY256EB

Cwrt Y Wern

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.