Area guide · Powys

Living in Welshpool

A snapshot of life in Welshpool, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Welshpool is a village in Powys, Wales with a population of 5,460. The average house price is £276,982 and the overall crime rate is 55.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Welshpool ranks

Affordability
#115 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#6 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

5,460

Avg House Price

£276,982

Crime Rate

55.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

278 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,646.5

Median Age

48.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Welshpool's detached homes (£321,767) command roughly 3.6× the price of a flat (£90,317).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Welshpool prices have risen 28% over the last 9 years (£216,805 → £276,982).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£321,767	£302,500	86
Semi-Detached	£187,632	£185,000	38
Terraced	£158,496	£159,000	37
Flat	£90,317	£87,950	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Welshpool is 55.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Welshpool: violent crime (48% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Welshpool averages 278 Mbps — 178% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Welshpool homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.7
% Rated C or Above	57%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,554

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,460
Median Age	48.9
Median Household Income	£29,646.5
Employment Rate	55.5%
Owner Occupied	68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Welshpool?

The average house price in Welshpool is £276,982 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Welshpool?

The most affordable entry point in Welshpool is a flat, with an average price of £90,317.

Is Welshpool a safe place to live?

Welshpool has a recorded crime rate of 55.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Welshpool?

Average broadband download speeds in Welshpool are around 278 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 75.3% of premises.

How big is Welshpool?

Welshpool is a settlement in Powys with a population of approximately 5,460.

Most compared with

How does Welshpool stack up against its neighbours?

Newtown (Powys)

Welshpool

House price: £282,930 · £276,982
Crime rate: 113.3 · 55.9
Distance: 12.4 mi

Oswestry

Welshpool

House price: £281,541 · £276,982
Crime rate: 48.3 · 55.9
Distance: 14.1 mi

Aberbargoed

Welshpool

House price: £177,121 · £276,982
Crime rate: 85 · 55.9
Distance: 67.1 mi

Abercarn

Welshpool

House price: £166,339 · £276,982
Crime rate: 84.7 · 55.9
Distance: 70.1 mi

Abercynon

Welshpool

House price: £161,702 · £276,982
Crime rate: N/A · 55.9
Distance: 70.3 mi

Aberdare

Welshpool

House price: £172,897 · £276,982
Crime rate: N/A · 55.9
Distance: 66.7 mi

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