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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rhiwcynon Population

2,174

Population density

19.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

13.34(-64%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.22(-60%)

Other theft

3.22(-36%)

Burglary

1.84(-31%)

Anti-social behaviour

1.38(-90%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

2,106

96.87%

Other White

0.92%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.41%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.37%

Indian

0.32%

Total population: 2,174

Economics

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

Owns outright

494

53.41%

Owns with a mortgage

242

26.16%

Private landlord or letting agency

125

13.51%

Social rents from council

3.14%

Other forms of private rent

2.7%

Total households: 925

Property prices in Rhiwcynon

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £282,000 in Rhiwcynon area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £730,000.

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 Rhiwcynon over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	18	£317,500	£243,550	£281,250	£412,500	£517,500
Flats	2	£160,000	£160,000	£160,000	£160,000	£160,000
Semi-Detached	6	£191,250	£144,250	£163,375	£252,500	£412,500
Terraced	1	£172,500	£172,500	£172,500	£172,500	£172,500

10 years median price trend in Rhiwcynon

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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