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Rhiwcynon

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About

Rhiwcynon ward lies in the northeastern part of Powys, encompassing a rural area of hills and farmland. The landscape is defined by the River Ithon, which flows through its western section. The ward includes the village of Llanbadarn Fynydd and several smaller settlements and farms, with agriculture forming a central part of the local character. The terrain is primarily open, with scattered woodlands and a network of minor roads connecting the communities.

A notable feature is the presence of the Elan Valley Aqueduct, a significant piece of Victorian engineering that traverses the area underground. This infrastructure, carrying water from mid-Wales to Birmingham, represents a quiet but major historical footprint on the land. The ward's environment supports typical upland wildlife, and its location offers views towards the surrounding Cambrian Mountains, emphasising its secluded, pastoral setting.

Area overview

On average Rhiwcynon has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rhiwcynon is £43,549 per year. Rhiwcynon is home to around 2,174 people, with a population density of about 19.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rhiwcynon Population
2,174
Population density
19.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.34(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.68(-50%)
Other theft
3.68(-20%)
Burglary
1.84(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.38(-89%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,106
96.87%
Other White
20
0.92%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.37%
Indian
7
0.32%
Total population: 2,174

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
576
31.32%
Level 3 (A level)
370
20.12%
No qualifications
337
18.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
235
12.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
163
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 1,839

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
494
53.41%
Owns with a mortgage
242
26.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
125
13.51%
Social rents from council
29
3.14%
Other forms of private rent
25
2.7%
Total households: 925

Property prices in Rhiwcynon

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£238K – £350K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Rhiwcynon area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £730,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhiwcynon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£327,500£240
Semi-Detached4£212,500£260
Terraced1£172,500£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rhiwcynon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhiwcynon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194,500£127,500£119,250
2017£192,500£130,000£87,500
2018£227,500£153,750£127,475
2019£215,000£166,000£156,000
2020£248,000£136,500£153,125
2021£286,250£187,500£138,000
2022£320,000£197,500£145,000
2023£325,000£167,000£141,500
2024£320,000£191,000£125,000
2025£292,475£195,000£172,500
2026£330,000——
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhiwcynon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhiwcynon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154£141£142
2017£166£178£135
2018£176£162£151
2019£166£161£165
2020£187£192£179
2021£211£169£175
2022£238£223£220
2023£254£207£190
2024£246£199£219
2025£240£233£208
2026£250——
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhiwcynon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rhiwcynon in the last year.

All postcodes in Rhiwcynon

SY163PU

Rhiwcynon

SY163HU

Rhiwcynon

SY163JL

Rhiwcynon

SY163ES

Rhiwcynon

SY163LU

Rhiwcynon

SY163NQ

Rhiwcynon

SY163JQ

Rhiwcynon

SY163DQ

Rhiwcynon

SY163BW

Rhiwcynon

SY163DW

Treganol

SY218BL

St Michaels Close

SY163DF

Rhiwcynon

SY210AJ

Rhiwcynon

SY163DB

Maesgwastad

SY163DA

Rhiwcynon

SY218QU

Rhiwcynon

SY163LW

Rhiwcynon

SY163LR

Rhiwcynon

SY163EZ

Tan Yr Eglwys

SY210AL

Rhiwcynon

SY163DD

Tir Grasau

SY218BP

Rhiwcynon

SY163EG

Rosemary Drive

SY163JS

Tan Y Bwlch

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.