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Ystwyth

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About

Ystwyth ward encompasses a stretch of the River Ystwyth valley and surrounding uplands in central Ceredigion. The area is primarily rural, with scattered farms and small settlements like Pontrhydfendigaid set within a landscape of fields and forestry. The ward includes part of the Cambrian Mountains, with its open moorland and reservoirs. Economic activity has historically been linked to agriculture and natural resources.

The ward contains significant historical sites, including the ruins of Strata Florida Abbey, a medieval Cistercian monastery that was once a major religious and cultural centre. The river itself, which gives the ward its name, flows through this landscape. Remnants of the area's lead mining past are visible in places, adding an industrial heritage layer to the environment.

Area overview

On average Ystwyth has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ystwyth is £45,193 per year. Ystwyth is home to around 2,006 people, with a population density of about 28.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ystwyth Population
2,006
Population density
28.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.96(-65%)
Other theft
2.99(-35%)
Public order
1.99(-76%)
Drugs
1(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
1(-86%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,940
96.61%
Other White
24
1.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.5%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
0.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
0.25%
Total population: 2,008

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
629
37.04%
Level 3 (A level)
291
17.14%
No qualifications
275
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
243
14.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
129
7.6%
Total 16+ residents: 1,698

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
408
48.06%
Owns with a mortgage
251
29.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
120
14.13%
Other social rented
31
3.65%
Other forms of private rent
29
3.42%
Total households: 849

Property prices in Ystwyth

Median price£249,500
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £299K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 (about £214 per square foot) in Ystwyth area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £524,999.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ystwyth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£272,500£213
Semi-Detached4£184,000£214
Terraced3£172,500£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ystwyth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ystwyth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221,500£155,000£117,000
2017£259,000£140,000£113,000
2018£224,000£160,000£168,500
2019£227,000£182,500£119,000
2020£185,000£165,000£288,000
2021£252,500£169,000£176,000
2022£270,000£175,000£222,500
2023£274,000£210,000£180,000
2024£267,500£194,500—
2025£280,000£217,500£172,500
2026£243,500£184,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ystwyth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ystwyth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£185£139
2017£181£161£172
2018£174£185£145
2019£190£209£167
2020£190£170£113
2021£218£154£158
2022£228£199£274
2023£225£227£176
2024£245£207—
2025£202£226£189
2026£242£214£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ystwyth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Ystwyth

Is Ystwyth safe?

Ystwyth records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ystwyth?

The median sale price in Ystwyth is £249,500 (about £214 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Ystwyth?

Ystwyth scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ystwyth sits around rank 1,270 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 Ystwyth?

The average household income in Ystwyth is around £45,193 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ystwyth?

Ystwyth is represented by 1 elected councillor: Meirion Davies (Liberal Democrats).

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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.