Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant is a remote, deeply Welsh village at the head of the Tanat Valley in Powys, best known as the gateway to Pistyll Rhaeadr — at 73 metres, the highest single-drop waterfall in England and Wales and one of the Seven Wonders of Wales. The village was the home of William Morgan, who translated the Bible into Welsh in 1588 — the most important event in the survival of the Welsh language.
The Berwyn Mountains rise above the village, offering some of the most remote and unspoilt walking in Wales. The Tanat Valley stretches north through quiet farmland in a landscape almost entirely unchanged for centuries.
Housing & Property Prices
HM Land RegistryAverage Price
£198,000
All property types
Detached
£288,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£176,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£142,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£105,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+2.4%
vs previous year
Schools & Ofsted Ratings
OfstedOutstanding
0
schools
Good
2
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
- Good
Crime Statistics
Police.ukCrime Rate
8
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Broadband & Connectivity
OfcomAverage Download
22 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
48%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
8%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
3%
premises
Health & NHS Access
NHS DigitalNearest GP Surgery
Llanrhaeadr Surgery
0.2 miles away
NHS Trust
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
18.4 miles
Environment & Green Space
DEFRA / ONSAir Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
88%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
Transport & Connectivity
DfT / National RailNearest Station
Gobowen Railway Station
14.4 miles
To London
3h 00m (via Shrewsbury)
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A5
14.4 miles
Nearest Airport
Liverpool John Lennon
58 miles
Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant at a Glance — Area Scorecard
TownData.co.ukOverall
8.4
Very Good
Family Life
8.0
Very Good
Schools
8.0
Very Good
Transport
2.0
Poor
Nightlife
2.0
Poor
Value for Money
10.0
Excellent
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
10.0
Excellent
Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.
Who is Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant Good For?
TownData.co.ukFamilies
✅ Great for families
Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
Students
❌ Limited student life
Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
First-Time Buyers
✅ Affordable area
Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
Things to Do & Local Attractions
VisitBritain- Pistyll Rhaeadr WaterfallThe highest single-drop waterfall in England and Wales (73m) — one of the Seven Wonders of Wales, plunging through a natural arch surrounded by Berwyn Mountain scenery.
- St Dogfan's ChurchThe medieval church where William Morgan served as rector (1578-1595) while translating the Bible into Welsh — the translation that standardised the language and saved it from extinction.
- Berwyn MountainsThe remote and rarely visited Berwyn range rises above the village — Cadair Berwyn (827m) gives extraordinary views across mid-Wales. Wild walking with almost no other visitors.
- Red Kite CountryThe Tanat Valley and wider mid-Wales region is one of the strongholds of the Welsh red kite — now frequently seen soaring above the valley and hilltops.
- Cycling in the BerwynsThe remote mountain roads and forest tracks of the Berwyns offer outstanding cycling — quiet, dramatic and virtually traffic-free. The Millennium Cycle Route passes nearby.
Nearby Towns & Villages
ONS / Ordnance SurveyWeather & Climate
Met OfficeJan
5°C
Feb
5°C
Mar
8°C
Apr
10°C
May
13°C
Jun
16°C
Jul
18°C
Aug
18°C
Sep
15°C
Oct
11°C
Nov
7°C
Dec
5°C
Annual Rainfall
1280mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1380 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 18°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 0°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant a nice place to live?
Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant is a settlement in Powys. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £198,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant?
The average house price in Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant is £198,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant safe to live in?
Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant?
100% of schools in Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant?
Average broadband download speeds in Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant are 22 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.
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