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About

Talgarth ward encompasses the historic market town of the same name, located on the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area is defined by the River Ennig, which flows through the community, and is bordered by agricultural land and lower hills. The town itself is centred around its clock tower and traditional high street, serving as a local hub for the surrounding rural settlements.

A notable feature is the partially restored Talgarth Mill, a watermill on the Ennig. The ward's landscape includes the slopes of Mynydd Troed and access to the Black Mountains, providing a clear transition from settled valleys to open upland. The community hospital and secondary school are significant institutions for this part of Powys.

Area overview

On average Talgarth has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Talgarth is £41,861 per year. Talgarth is home to around 1,701 people, with a population density of about 30.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Talgarth Population
1,701
Population density
30.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.75(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.88(-20%)
Burglary
4.7(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.53(-73%)
Other theft
3.53(-23%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,632
95.94%
Other White
32
1.88%
Irish
14
0.82%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
0.65%
Other
5
0.29%
Total population: 1,701

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
493
34.65%
No qualifications
255
17.92%
Level 3 (A level)
248
17.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
206
14.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
108
7.59%
Total 16+ residents: 1,423

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
341
45.17%
Owns with a mortgage
153
20.26%
Social rents from council
93
12.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
80
10.6%
Other social rented
50
6.62%
Total households: 755

Property prices in Talgarth

Median price£228,750
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£209K – £296K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £228,750 (about £235 per square foot) in Talgarth area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £482,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Talgarth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£341,250£269
Semi-Detached7£225,000£239
Terraced3£200,000£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Talgarth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Talgarth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307,500£148,000£152,500
2017£275,000£137,000£141,450
2018£245,000£165,000£160,000
2019£527,500£159,500£156,000
2020£205,000£193,000£153,750
2021£376,000£189,062£173,750
2022£282,500£321,500£230,000
2023£220,000£295,000
2024£405,000£245,000£238,500
2025£300,000£272,500£210,000
2026£401,250£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Talgarth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Talgarth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£151£197
2017£177£177£187
2018£225£166£162
2019£329£175£129
2020£173£209£158
2021£245£213£199
2022£270£255£200
2023£260£221
2024£232£264£237
2025£286£242£214
2026£245£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Talgarth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Talgarth ward.

Local councillors

Bill Powell

Talgarth - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Talgarth

Is Talgarth safe?

Talgarth records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Talgarth?

The median sale price in Talgarth is £228,750 (about £235 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Talgarth?

Talgarth scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Talgarth sits around rank 1,341 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Talgarth?

The average household income in Talgarth is around £41,861 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Talgarth?

Talgarth is represented by 1 elected councillor: Bill Powell (Liberal Democrats).