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Welshpool Gungrog

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About

Welshpool's Gungrog ward lies directly north of the town centre, forming a primarily residential area bordered by the A458 to the north and the River Severn to the south. Its streets contain a mix of Victorian terraces, post-war housing, and more modern developments, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. The ward's layout facilitates easy access to the central commercial and civic services.

The area is anchored by the Gungrog Road, a major thoroughfare lined with local shops and services. A notable local feature is the historic Gungrog Mill, a former flannel factory that speaks to the area's industrial past. Residents have convenient access to green spaces along the riverbank and to Welshpool's mainline railway station, which connects the community to Shrewsbury and beyond.

Area overview

On average Welshpool Gungrog has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 22.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Welshpool Gungrog is £37,717 per year. Welshpool Gungrog is home to around 2,287 people, with a population density of about 171 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Welshpool Gungrog Population
2,287
Population density
171 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.09(+62%)
Public order
13.99(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.68(-3%)
Drugs
8.31(+221%)
Shoplifting
8.31(+29%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,087
91.29%
Other White
149
6.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.61%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
0.26%
Total population: 2,286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
448
24.03%
No qualifications
400
21.46%
Level 3 (A level)
340
18.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
303
16.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
185
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 1,864

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
350
35.32%
Owns with a mortgage
248
25.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
175
17.66%
Other social rented
119
12.01%
Social rents from council
67
6.76%
Total households: 991

Property prices in Welshpool Gungrog

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)13
Typical range (middle 50%)£171K – £273K

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Welshpool Gungrog area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,015,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Welshpool Gungrog over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£322,000£325
Semi-Detached6£186,000£237
Terraced4£160,050£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Welshpool Gungrog

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welshpool Gungrog.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145,500£130,000£164,250
2017£189,000£128,876£150,000
2018£185,000£124,000£116,500
2019£185,000£139,500£107,250
2020£210,000£149,975£115,000
2021£252,500£180,000£147,250
2022£325,000£177,500£160,950
2023£280,000£180,000£133,750
2024£330,000£170,000£190,000
2025£275,000£191,000£165,000
2026£171,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welshpool Gungrog.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welshpool Gungrog.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£148£161
2017£182£155£136
2018£177£150£120
2019£235£181£132
2020£193£170£163
2021£164£165£154
2022£253£200£174
2023£261£193£174
2024£207£184£189
2025£306£232£176
2026£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welshpool Gungrog.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Welshpool Gungrog in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Welshpool Gungrog

Is Welshpool Gungrog safe?

Welshpool Gungrog records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Welshpool Gungrog?

The median sale price in Welshpool Gungrog is £187,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Welshpool Gungrog?

Welshpool Gungrog scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Welshpool Gungrog sits around rank 841 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 Welshpool Gungrog?

The average household income in Welshpool Gungrog is around £37,717 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Welshpool Gungrog?

Welshpool Gungrog is represented by 1 elected councillor: Carol Elaine Robinson (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Welshpool Gungrog

SY217DX

Salop Road

SY217DW

Hafan Deg

SY217DZ

Lower Terrace

SY219JH

Sheppards Barns

SY217HN

Erw Wen

SY217HJ

Erw Wen

SY217TW

Bryn Y Ddol

SY218SR

Buttington Cross

SY219HU

Folly Lane

SY217RB

Police Houses

SY217TP

Heol Powis

SY219PH

Welshpool Gungrog

SY217DJ

Salop Road

SY219HX

Windmill Lane

SY217XG

Bron Gungrog

SY217EB

Salop Road

SY219HL

Acorn Rise

SY217HQ

Dolerw

SY217EH

Cobden Street

SY217EY

Wellington Crescent

SY217UW

Kerrison Drive

SY217HR

Gungrog Road

SY217HW

Erw Wen

SY217EX

Havelock Terrace

SY217UP

Clos Bryn Y Ddol

SY217HY

Gungrog Road

SY217AE

Severn Street

SY217DH

Gallowstree Bank

SY217ER

Salop Road

SY217EW

Albert Terrace

SY217ET

Salop Road

SY211BQ

Welshpool Gungrog

SY217EL

Gungrog Road

SY217EG

Salop Road

SY219JY

Coppice Lane

SY217QU

Maesowen

SY217HD

Waterloo Terrace

SY217DB

Heulwen Way

SY219HT

Folly Lane

SY217AB

Severn Street

SY217QT

Maesowen

SY217RE

Gallowstree Bank

SY217ED

Salop Road

SY217EZ

Salop Road

SY217FA

Mill Lane

SY218SL

Buttington Cross Enterprise Park

SY217HS

Gungrog Road

SY219FG

Welshpool Gungrog

SY217NU

Gallowstree Bank

SY217RD

Bronwylfa Road

SY217UL

Gungrog Hill

SY217EA

Salop Road

SY217JB

Gungrog Road

SY217HG

Erw Wen

SY219HY

Windmill Lane

SY217JA

Mill Lane

SY217EN

Gungrog Road

SY219JS

Swan Bank

SY217QY

Maesowen

SY219JU

Welshpool Gungrog

SY217DR

Church Bank

SY219JT

Abbey Close

SY217EF

Salop Road

SY217DD

Church Street

SY217HT

Gungrog Road

SY217HP

Gungrog Road

SY219HS

Gungrog Fawr Lane

SY218XQ

Severn Street

SY219JX

Coppice Lane

SY217LH

Church Street

SY217RF

Maesowen

SY219JP

Oswestry Road

SY219HW

Close Gungrog

SY219HP

Welshpool Gungrog

SY219HR

Rhallt Lane

SY217DQ

Church Street

SY217HL

Erw Wen

SY217DY

Mill Lane

SY217HE

Waterloo Place

SY217DG

Berriew Street

SY217HH

Erw Wen

SY217QZ

Bronwylfa Road

SY217AG

Severn Street

SY217EE

Powis Arms Yard

SY217EP

Sunville Cottages

SY217QX

Bronwylfa Road

SY217AF

Severn Street

SY217HF

Mill Lane

SY217WW

Severn Street

SY217TN

Brynsiriol

SY217TL

Brynglas

SY217RA

Bronwylfa Road

SY219JR

Welshpool Gungrog

SY217EJ

Gungrog Road

SY217HB

Salop Road

SY218WY

Severn Street

SY217FB

Bron Gungrog

SY217NT

Gallowstree Rise

SY217HA

Abbey Terrace

SY219JZ

Rhallt Lane

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.