Area guide · Powys

Living in Ystradgynlais

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

At a glance

Ystradgynlais is a village in Powys, Wales with a population of 4,032. The average house price is £217,581 and the overall crime rate is 56.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ystradgynlais ranks

Affordability
#68 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#9 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

4,032

Avg House Price

£217,581

Crime Rate

56.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

140 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,796.7

Median Age

46.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ystradgynlais's detached homes (£307,895) command roughly 2.2× the price of a terraced (£141,534).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ystradgynlais prices have risen 79% over the last 9 years (£121,380 → £217,581).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£307,895	£306,500	24
Semi-Detached	£186,330	£184,950	24
Terraced	£141,534	£143,500	22
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ystradgynlais is 56.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ystradgynlais: 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

Ystradgynlais averages 140 Mbps — 40% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ystradgynlais homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.6
% Rated C or Above	56.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,436

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,032
Median Age	46.9
Median Household Income	£29,796.7
Employment Rate	52.7%
Owner Occupied	68.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ystradgynlais?

The average house price in Ystradgynlais is £217,581 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Ystradgynlais is a terraced, with an average price of £141,534.

Is Ystradgynlais a safe place to live?

Ystradgynlais has a recorded crime rate of 56.1 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 Ystradgynlais?

Average broadband download speeds in Ystradgynlais are around 140 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.3% of premises.

How big is Ystradgynlais?

Ystradgynlais is a settlement in Powys with a population of approximately 4,032.

Most compared with

How does Ystradgynlais stack up against its neighbours?

Aberdare

Ystradgynlais

House price: £172,897 · £217,581
Crime rate: N/A · 56.1
Distance: 13.7 mi

Ammanford

Ystradgynlais

House price: £194,613 · £217,581
Crime rate: 66.5 · 56.1
Distance: 10.1 mi

Baglan

Ystradgynlais

House price: £214,568 · £217,581
Crime rate: 78.4 · 56.1
Distance: 11.0 mi

Clydach

Ystradgynlais

House price: £201,494 · £217,581
Crime rate: 76.4 · 56.1
Distance: 8.3 mi

Cwmavon

Ystradgynlais

House price: £164,826 · £217,581
Crime rate: 69.3 · 56.1
Distance: 11.5 mi

Glanaman

Ystradgynlais

House price: £236,918 · £217,581
Crime rate: 66.2 · 56.1
Distance: 7.3 mi

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