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May 2026 council boundary. Map © Mapbox and OpenStreetMap. Boundary data © ONS and Ordnance Survey.
Residents, mid-2025
134,843Wards
60Seats in 2026
68Selected result year
2022Party seats: 2026 snapshot
Download seat history (CSV)No single party majority. A majority of this seat total needs 35 seats. This annual archive is not a live record of party membership or the council administration.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Conservative | 13 |
| Labour | 9 |
| Reform UK | 4 |
| Plaid Cymru | 4 |
| Green | 1 |
| Reported total | 68 |
“Other” can include several parties, independents and vacancies. It is not a single voting group. Source: Open Council Data.
Seat history: 1973–2026
These are annual snapshots. A change between years can reflect elections, by-elections, party changes or boundary changes. Older records follow council names and are not a constant-boundary series. The pre-2016 source combines Green and other smaller parties under “Other” and national parties under “Nationalist parties”.
| Year | Total | Party seats |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 68 | Conservative 13 · Labour 9 · Liberal Democrats 22 · Green 1 · Reform UK 4 · Plaid Cymru 4 · Other 15 |
| 2025 | 68 | Conservative 13 · Labour 9 · Liberal Democrats 22 · Green 1 · Reform UK 4 · Plaid Cymru 4 · Other 15 |
| 2024 | 68 | Conservative 14 · Labour 9 · Liberal Democrats 22 · Green 1 · Plaid Cymru 3 · Other 19 |
| 2023 | 68 | Conservative 14 · Labour 9 · Liberal Democrats 20 · Green 1 · Plaid Cymru 3 · Other 21 |
| 2022 | 68 | Conservative 14 · Labour 9 · Liberal Democrats 23 · Plaid Cymru 3 · Other 19 |
| 2021 | 73 | Conservative 17 · Labour 8 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Green 1 · Plaid Cymru 2 · Other 31 |
| 2020 | 73 | Conservative 18 · Labour 8 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Green 1 · Plaid Cymru 2 · Other 30 |
| 2019 | 73 | Conservative 19 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 13 · Green 1 · Plaid Cymru 2 · Other 31 |
| 2018 | 73 | Conservative 20 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 13 · Green 1 · Plaid Cymru 2 · Other 30 |
| 2017 | 73 | Conservative 20 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 13 · Green 1 · Plaid Cymru 2 · Other 30 |
| 2016 | 73 | Conservative 9 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Other 46 |
| 2015 | 73 | Conservative 9 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 9 · Other 49 |
| 2014 | 73 | Conservative 9 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 9 · Other 49 |
| 2013 | 73 | Conservative 10 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 8 · Other 48 |
| 2012 | 73 | Conservative 10 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 8 · Other 48 |
| 2011 | 73 | Conservative 9 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 15 · Other 45 |
| 2010 | 73 | Conservative 9 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 15 · Other 45 |
| 2009 | 73 | Conservative 9 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 15 · Other 45 |
| 2008 | 73 | Conservative 9 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 15 · Other 45 |
| 2007 | 73 | Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 17 · Other 52 |
| 2006 | 73 | Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 17 · Other 52 |
| 2005 | 73 | Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 17 · Other 52 |
| 2004 | 73 | Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 17 · Other 52 |
| 2003 | 73 | Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 8 · Other 59 |
| 2002 | 73 | Conservative 1 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 7 · Other 59 |
| 2001 | 73 | Conservative 1 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 6 · Other 60 |
| 2000 | 73 | Conservative 1 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 6 · Other 60 |
| 1999 | 72 | Conservative 1 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 6 · Other 58 |
| 1998 | 83 | Conservative 4 · Labour 10 · Liberal Democrats 9 · Other 59 · Nationalist parties 1 |
| 1997 | 83 | Conservative 3 · Labour 10 · Liberal Democrats 9 · Other 60 · Nationalist parties 1 |
| 1996 | 83 | Conservative 3 · Labour 10 · Liberal Democrats 8 · Other 61 · Nationalist parties 1 |
| 1995 | 83 | Conservative 3 · Labour 10 · Liberal Democrats 8 · Other 61 · Nationalist parties 1 |
| 1994 | 46 | Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Other 36 |
| 1993 | 46 | Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Other 36 |
| 1992 | 46 | Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Other 38 |
| 1991 | 46 | Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Other 38 |
| 1990 | 46 | Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Other 38 |
| 1989 | 46 | Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Other 38 |
| 1988 | 53 | Labour 8 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 40 |
| 1987 | 53 | Labour 8 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 40 |
| 1986 | 53 | Labour 8 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 40 |
| 1985 | 53 | Labour 8 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 40 |
| 1984 | 53 | Conservative 1 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Other 43 |
| 1983 | 53 | Conservative 1 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Other 43 |
| 1982 | 53 | Conservative 1 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Other 43 |
| 1981 | 53 | Conservative 1 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Other 43 |
| 1980 | 53 | Conservative 2 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 44 |
| 1979 | 53 | Conservative 2 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 44 |
| 1978 | 53 | Conservative 2 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 44 |
| 1977 | 53 | Conservative 2 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 44 |
| 1976 | 53 | Conservative 3 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Other 39 |
| 1975 | 53 | Conservative 3 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Other 39 |
| 1974 | 53 | Conservative 3 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Other 39 |
| 1973 | 53 | Conservative 3 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Other 39 |
Powys Council and Local Areas
Welsh principal council in Wales. Official council code: W06000023. Open a ward to see its map and recorded election results.
Councils in Wales · Boundary data (GeoJSON)
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- Aber-craf and YstradgynlaisW05001117 · Ward
- Banwy, Llanfihangel and LlanwddynW05001118 · Ward
- Berriew and Castle CaereinionW05001119 · Ward
- Brecon EastW05001120 · Ward
- Brecon WestW05001121 · Ward
- Bronllys and Felin-fachW05001122 · Ward
- BuilthW05001123 · Ward
- CaerswsW05001124 · Ward
- ChurchstokeW05001125 · Ward
- Crickhowell with Cwmdu and TretowerW05001126 · Ward
- Cwm-twrchW05001127 · Ward
- Disserth and Trecoed with NewbridgeW05001128 · Ward
- DolforwynW05001129 · Ward
- Forden and MontgomeryW05001130 · Ward
- GlantwymynW05001131 · Ward
- GlasburyW05001132 · Ward
- GuilsfieldW05001133 · Ward
- GwernyfedW05001134 · Ward
- HayW05001135 · Ward
- Ithon ValleyW05001136 · Ward
- KerryW05001137 · Ward
- Knighton with BeguildyW05001138 · Ward
- Llanafanfawr with GarthW05001139 · Ward
- LlanbrynmairW05001140 · Ward
- Llandinam with DolforW05001141 · Ward
- Llandrindod NorthW05001142 · Ward
- Llandrindod SouthW05001143 · Ward
- LlandrinioW05001144 · Ward
- LlandysilioW05001145 · Ward
- LlanelweddW05001146 · Ward
- Llanfair Caereinion and LlanerfylW05001147 · Ward
- LlanfyllinW05001148 · Ward
- Llangattock and LlangynidrW05001149 · Ward
- Llangors with BwlchW05001150 · Ward
- Llangunllo with NortonW05001151 · Ward
- Llangyniew and MeifodW05001152 · Ward
- LlanidloesW05001153 · Ward
- Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and LlansilinW05001154 · Ward
- LlansantffraidW05001155 · Ward
- Llanwrtyd WellsW05001156 · Ward
- Llanyre with NantmelW05001157 · Ward
- MachynllethW05001158 · Ward
- Maescar and LlywelW05001159 · Ward
- Newtown Central and SouthW05001160 · Ward
- Newtown EastW05001161 · Ward
- Newtown NorthW05001162 · Ward
- Newtown WestW05001163 · Ward
- Old RadnorW05001164 · Ward
- PresteigneW05001165 · Ward
- RhayaderW05001166 · Ward
- RhiwcynonW05001167 · Ward
- TalgarthW05001168 · Ward
- Talybont-on-UskW05001169 · Ward
- Tawe UchafW05001170 · Ward
- Trelystan and TrewernW05001171 · Ward
- Welshpool CastleW05001172 · Ward
- Welshpool GungrogW05001173 · Ward
- Welshpool LlanerchyddolW05001174 · Ward
- YnyscedwynW05001175 · Ward
- Yscir with Honddu Isaf and LlanddewW05001176 · Ward
Recorded election results
Download all recorded results (CSV)60 recorded areas in 2022. These figures describe the contests held in that year. They do not describe every seat on the council. Historical areas can differ from the current map.
Seats won in the recorded contests
- 24 Liberal Democrats
- 16 Independent
- 14 Conservative
- 9 Labour
- 4 Plaid Cymru
- 1 Green
Declared winners in this source only. This is not a council-wide vote share or a current seat total.
The supplied 2026 candidate download does not include votes or winners. The 2026 seat archive above is a different dataset. Download the separate 2026 candidate lists (CSV).
Aber-craf & Ystradgynlais2 seats contested · 44.3% turnout
Source area code: W05001117. Electorate: 3,079. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams H. | Labour | 924 | Elected |
| Williams S. | Labour | 682 | Elected |
| Davies T. | No description | 370 | Not elected |
| Horrell J. | Plaid Cymru | 314 | Not elected |
| Abberley Y. | Conservative | 130 | Not elected |
| Anderson G. | Conservative | 117 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Banwy, Llanfihangel & Llanwddyn1 seats contested · 53.8% turnout
Source area code: W05001118. Electorate: 1,827. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davies B. | Plaid Cymru | 437 | Elected |
| Jones E. | Independent | 320 | Not elected |
| Alexander M. | Independent | 214 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Berriew & Castle Caereinion1 seats contested · 41.8% turnout
Source area code: W05001119. Electorate: 1,589. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones A. | Conservative | 278 | Elected |
| Davies D. | Independent | 215 | Not elected |
| Derricutt R. | Liberal Democrats | 164 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Brecon East2 seats contested · 52.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001120. Electorate: 2,943. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rijnenberg L. | Labour | 909 | Elected |
| Walsh C. | Labour | 707 | Elected |
| McIntosh D. | Conservative | 371 | Not elected |
| Lewis M. | Conservative | 314 | Not elected |
| Powell A. | No description | 258 | Not elected |
| Kilgallon N. | Independent | 181 | Not elected |
| Charlton R. | Liberal Democrats | 140 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Brecon West2 seats contested · 49.1% turnout
Source area code: W05001121. Electorate: 3,092. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrance M. | Labour | 1,173 | Elected |
| Meredith D. | Labour | 999 | Elected |
| Morgans S. | Independent | 349 | Not elected |
| Weale M. | Independent | 330 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Bronllys & Felin-fach1 seats contested · 51.7% turnout
Source area code: W05001122. Electorate: 1,630. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert T. | Liberal Democrats | 278 | Elected |
| Laurie-Parry K. | Independent | 250 | Not elected |
| Evans P. | Conservative | 153 | Not elected |
| Thomas T. | Independent | 88 | Not elected |
| Davies S. | Independent | 74 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Builth1 seats contested · 43.6% turnout
Source area code: W05001123. Electorate: 1,903. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pugh J. | Independent | 450 | Elected |
| Hopkins L. | Conservative | 152 | Not elected |
| Stockton-Link S. | Liberal Democrats | 136 | Not elected |
| Kaur-Dhaliwal A. | Green | 88 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Caersws1 seats contested · 38.3% turnout
Source area code: W05001124. Electorate: 1,883. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| George L. | Conservative | 473 | Elected |
| Norman M. | Green | 237 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Churchstoke1 seats contested · 52.2% turnout
Source area code: W05001125. Electorate: 1,364. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bebb D. | Liberal Democrats | 348 | Elected |
| Jones R. | Conservative | 256 | Not elected |
| Jones M. | Independent | 105 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Crickhowell with Cwmdu & Tretower2 seats contested · 49.7% turnout
Source area code: W05001126. Electorate: 2,822. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecham S. | Liberal Democrats | 736 | Elected |
| Beecham M. | Liberal Democrats | 725 | Elected |
| Games S. | Conservative | 512 | Not elected |
| Thomas D. | Conservative | 459 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Cwm-Twrch1 seats contested · 36.9% turnout
Source area code: W05001127. Electorate: 1,545. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davies S. | Labour | 463 | Elected |
| Craddock N. | Conservative | 104 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Disserth & Trecoed with Newbridge1 seats contested · 42.6% turnout
Source area code: W05001128. Electorate: 1,560. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighouse L. | Liberal Democrats | 290 | Elected |
| Price D. | Conservative | 215 | Not elected |
| Robinson D. | Green | 108 | Not elected |
| Johnson-Wood R. | Independent | 50 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Dolforwyn1 seats contested · 48.7% turnout
Source area code: W05001129. Electorate: 1,630. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pugh G. | Conservative | 486 | Elected |
| Meredith-Jones A. | Liberal Democrats | 291 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Forden & Montgomery1 seats contested · 48.5% turnout
Source area code: W05001130. Electorate: 2,061. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorp J. | Green | 333 | Elected |
| Harper R. | Independent | 313 | Not elected |
| Jones M. | Conservative | 243 | Not elected |
| Lewis O. | Independent | 107 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Glantwymyn1 seats contested
Source area code: W05001131. Electorate: Not available. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan E. | Plaid Cymru | 0 | Elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Glasbury1 seats contested · 60.4% turnout
Source area code: W05001132. Electorate: 1,433. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson-Watt C. | Liberal Democrats | 561 | Elected |
| Boosey R. | Conservative | 300 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Guilsfield1 seats contested · 38.4% turnout
Source area code: W05001133. Electorate: 1,364. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison I. | Conservative | 370 | Elected |
| Smout E. | Liberal Democrats | 144 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Gwernyfed1 seats contested · 51.6% turnout
Source area code: W05001134. Electorate: 1,189. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd W. | Liberal Democrats | 423 | Elected |
| Golesworthy R. | Conservative | 188 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Hay1 seats contested
Source area code: W05001135. Electorate: Not available. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratcliffe G. | Liberal Democrats | 0 | Elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ithon Valley1 seats contested · 60.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001136. Electorate: 1,728. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan G. | Independent | 296 | Elected |
| Weale M. | Independent | 253 | Not elected |
| Hughes G. | Conservative | 217 | Not elected |
| Powell R. | Independent | 176 | Not elected |
| Spencer C. | Liberal Democrats | 92 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Kerry1 seats contested · 44.3% turnout
Source area code: W05001137. Electorate: 1,476. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze B. | Conservative | 340 | Elected |
| Roberts-Jones K. | Independent | 306 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Knighton with Beguildy2 seats contested · 44.2% turnout
Source area code: W05001138. Electorate: 2,934. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon-Wade C. | Liberal Democrats | 566 | Elected |
| Williams A. | Independent | 490 | Elected |
| Branford C. | Independent | 484 | Not elected |
| Watts A. | Conservative | 426 | Not elected |
| Andrews B. | Independent | 237 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
LLANWDDYN1 seats contested
Source area code: W05001146. Electorate: Not available. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davies A. | Conservative | 0 | Elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llanafanfawr with Garth1 seats contested · 49.2% turnout
Source area code: W05001139. Electorate: 1,308. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davies B. | Independent | 371 | Elected |
| Wilson T. | Liberal Democrats | 269 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llanbrynmair1 seats contested · 55.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001140. Electorate: 1,580. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell G. | Plaid Cymru | 307 | Elected |
| Jenkins R. | Conservative | 278 | Not elected |
| Reast S. | Independent | 253 | Not elected |
| Smith P. | Independent | 27 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llandinam with Dolfor1 seats contested
Source area code: W05001141. Electorate: Not available. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis K. | Conservative | 0 | Elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llandrindod North1 seats contested · 38.1% turnout
Source area code: W05001142. Electorate: 1,576. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berriman J. | Liberal Democrats | 408 | Elected |
| Williams J. | Independent | 159 | Not elected |
| Swinbourne A. | Green | 25 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llandrindod South2 seats contested · 44.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001143. Electorate: 2,716. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts P. | Liberal Democrats | 694 | Elected |
| Ewing J. | Liberal Democrats | 634 | Elected |
| Price A. | Independent | 463 | Not elected |
| Rawson S. | Conservative | 276 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llandrinio1 seats contested · 35.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001144. Electorate: 1,778. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts L. | Conservative | 434 | Elected |
| Markinson D. | Independent | 171 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llandysilio1 seats contested · 35.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001145. Electorate: 1,534. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones E. | Independent | 272 | Elected |
| Lee B. | Independent | 254 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llanelwedd1 seats contested · 50.4% turnout
Source area code: W05001146. Electorate: 1,411. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones G. | Independent | 505 | Elected |
| Andrews J. | Liberal Democrats | 199 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llanfair Caereinion & Llanerfyl1 seats contested · 42.7% turnout
Source area code: W05001147. Electorate: 1,683. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones G. | Independent | 555 | Elected |
| Wixey P. | Labour | 152 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llanfyllin1 seats contested · 48.6% turnout
Source area code: W05001148. Electorate: 1,209. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis P. | Conservative | 261 | Elected |
| Alexander A. | Liberal Democrats | 241 | Not elected |
| Weston D. | Plaid Cymru | 81 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llangattock & Llangynidr1 seats contested · 59.2% turnout
Source area code: W05001149. Electorate: 1,693. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton J. | Liberal Democrats | 541 | Elected |
| Harris R. | Independent | 455 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llangors with Bwlch1 seats contested · 59.1% turnout
Source area code: W05001150. Electorate: 1,400. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox S. | Liberal Democrats | 319 | Elected |
| Davies M. | Independent | 260 | Not elected |
| Mackinnon M. | Conservative | 192 | Not elected |
| Tunnicliffe M. | Independent | 54 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llangunllo with Norton1 seats contested · 51.6% turnout
Source area code: W05001151. Electorate: 1,350. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards D. | Independent | 359 | Elected |
| Bufton N. | Liberal Democrats | 303 | Not elected |
| O'Kennedy P. | Conservative | 135 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llangyniew and Meifod1 seats contested · 42.3% turnout
Source area code: W05001152. Electorate: 1,589. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson J. | Conservative | 366 | Elected |
| Carrington J. | Plaid Cymru | 147 | Not elected |
| Gwalchmai B. | Labour | 124 | Not elected |
| Markinson S. | Independent | 33 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llanidloes2 seats contested · 50.9% turnout
Source area code: W05001153. Electorate: 3,316. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan G. | Liberal Democrats | 706 | Elected |
| Preston G. | Liberal Democrats | 605 | Elected |
| Jones G. | Independent | 589 | Not elected |
| Davies P. | Conservative | 355 | Not elected |
| Davies G. | Plaid Cymru | 290 | Not elected |
| Allan Z. | Labour | 279 | Not elected |
| Chapman V. | Plaid Cymru | 205 | Not elected |
| Williams D. | Green | 114 | Not elected |
| Dore J. | No description | 42 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llansantffraid1 seats contested
Source area code: W05001155. Electorate: Not available. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas G. | Conservative | 0 | Elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llanwrtyd Wells1 seats contested · 52.3% turnout
Source area code: W05001156. Electorate: 1,356. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| James P. | Independent | 405 | Elected |
| Pigott M. | Liberal Democrats | 296 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llanyre with Nantmel1 seats contested · 42.4% turnout
Source area code: W05001157. Electorate: 1,711. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills C. | Independent | 386 | Elected |
| Newton C. | Liberal Democrats | 332 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Machynlleth1 seats contested · 45.3% turnout
Source area code: W05001158. Electorate: 1,685. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams M. | Independent | 404 | Elected |
| Evans A. | Plaid Cymru | 319 | Not elected |
| Williams R. | Independent | 35 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Maescar/Llywel1 seats contested · 49.6% turnout
Source area code: W05001159. Electorate: 1,415. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roderick E. | Independent | 490 | Elected |
| Wickham L. | Liberal Democrats | 128 | Not elected |
| Maidment R. | Labour | 73 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Newtown Central & South2 seats contested · 26.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001160. Electorate: 3,499. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selby D. | Liberal Democrats | 554 | Elected |
| Healy K. | Liberal Democrats | 500 | Elected |
| Gwilt D. | Conservative | 240 | Not elected |
| Skilton L. | Independent | 212 | Not elected |
| Sawtell P. | Conservative | 155 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Newtown East1 seats contested
Source area code: W05001161. Electorate: Not available. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones J. | Independent | 0 | Elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Newtown North1 seats contested · 42.2% turnout
Source area code: W05001162. Electorate: 1,773. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennerley A. | Liberal Democrats | 301 | Elected |
| Rowlands D. | Conservative | 300 | Not elected |
| Molloy-Davies J. | Independent | 143 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Newtown West1 seats contested · 45.8% turnout
Source area code: W05001163. Electorate: 1,491. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewington P. | Conservative | 230 | Elected |
| Bridgwater G. | Independent | 166 | Not elected |
| Robson H. | Liberal Democrats | 166 | Not elected |
| Thurston G. | Plaid Cymru | 118 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Old Radnor1 seats contested · 51.1% turnout
Source area code: W05001164. Electorate: 1,405. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones E. | Independent | 310 | Elected |
| Asson B. | Liberal Democrats | 272 | Not elected |
| McInnes M. | Conservative | 131 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Presteigne1 seats contested · 43.2% turnout
Source area code: W05001165. Electorate: 1,713. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baynham B. | Independent | 527 | Elected |
| Abecasis L. | Liberal Democrats | 106 | Not elected |
| Shipp R. | Green | 100 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Rhayader1 seats contested · 41.6% turnout
Source area code: W05001166. Electorate: 1,635. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davies A. | Liberal Democrats | 600 | Elected |
| Snook J. | Propel | 74 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Rhiwcynon1 seats contested · 55.4% turnout
Source area code: W05001167. Electorate: 1,750. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones A. | Plaid Cymru | 428 | Elected |
| Hulme H. | Independent | 426 | Not elected |
| Bennett L. | Independent | 84 | Not elected |
| Moore J. | Freedom Alliance | 18 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Talgarth1 seats contested · 57.8% turnout
Source area code: W05001168. Electorate: 1,377. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell W. | Liberal Democrats | 588 | Elected |
| Weavers P. | Conservative | 203 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Talybont-On-Usk1 seats contested · 54.4% turnout
Source area code: W05001169. Electorate: 1,573. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartwright A. | Liberal Democrats | 236 | Elected |
| Morgan G. | No description | 217 | Not elected |
| Evans J. | Conservative | 206 | Not elected |
| De Winton C. | Independent | 195 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Tawe-Uchaf1 seats contested · 42.8% turnout
Source area code: W05001170. Electorate: 1,722. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas D. | Labour | 572 | Elected |
| Harris A. | Conservative | 156 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Trelystan & Trewern1 seats contested · 39.8% turnout
Source area code: W05001171. Electorate: 1,404. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenner A. | Conservative | 367 | Elected |
| Saul T. | Liberal Democrats | 188 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Welshpool Castle1 seats contested · 32.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001172. Electorate: 1,609. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church R. | Liberal Democrats | 246 | Elected |
| Pritchard P. | Independent | 124 | Not elected |
| Parry I. | Labour | 78 | Not elected |
| Edwards O. | Conservative | 66 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Welshpool Gungrog1 seats contested · 29.6% turnout
Source area code: W05001173. Electorate: 1,668. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson C. | Liberal Democrats | 224 | Elected |
| Canning R. | Conservative | 159 | Not elected |
| Harper L. | Plaid Cymru | 108 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Welshpool Llanerchyddol1 seats contested
Source area code: W05001174. Electorate: Not available. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze G. | Independent | 0 | Elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ynyscedwyn1 seats contested · 48.1% turnout
Source area code: W05001175. Electorate: 1,686. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNicholas S. | Labour | 677 | Elected |
| Walsh P. | Conservative | 125 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Yscir with Honddu Isaf & Llanddew1 seats contested · 59.3% turnout
Source area code: W05001176. Electorate: 1,469. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh I. | Conservative | 515 | Elected |
| Devlin R. | Liberal Democrats | 354 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Check the council by-election directory. The absence of an upcoming contest here does not confirm that no election is due.
Councillors: 2026 archive
Download councillors (CSV)68 member records from the Open Council Data post-May archive. Members can change party, resign or be replaced. Use the council’s own member register for current contact details.
68 records shown
| Councillor | Ward or division | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Huw Williams | Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais | Labour Party |
| Sarah Williams | Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais | Labour Party |
| Bryn Davies | Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales |
| Adrian Jones | Berriew and Castle Caereinion | Conservative and Unionist |
| Chris Walsh | Brecon East | Labour Party |
| Liz Rijnenberg | Brecon East | Labour Party |
| David Meredith | Brecon West | Labour Party |
| Matthew Dorrance | Brecon West | Labour Party |
| Tom Colbert | Bronllys and Felin-fach | Independent / Other |
| Jeremy Pugh | Builth | Independent / Other |
| Les George | Caersws | Conservative and Unionist |
| Danny Bebb | Churchstoke | Liberal Democrats |
| Chloe Masefield | Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower | Liberal Democrats |
| Claire Hall | Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower | Liberal Democrats |
| Sandra Davies | Cwm-twrch | Labour Party |
| Little Brighouse | Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge | Independent / Other |
| Gareth Pugh | Dolforwyn | Conservative and Unionist |
| Jeremy Brignell-Thorp | Forden and Montgomery | Green Party (E&W) |
| Elwyn Vaughan | Glantwymyn | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales |
| James Gibson-Watt | Glasbury | Liberal Democrats |
| Ian Harrison | Guilsfield | Conservative and Unionist |
| William Lloyd | Gwernyfed | Liberal Democrats |
| Gareth Ratcliffe | Hay | Liberal Democrats |
| Geoff Morgan | Ithon Valley | Reform UK |
| Benjamin Breeze | Kerry | Conservative and Unionist |
| Ange Williams | Knighton with Beguildy | Independent / Other |
| Corinna Kenyon-Wade | Knighton with Beguildy | Liberal Democrats |
| Bryan Davies | Llanafanfawr with Garth | Independent / Other |
| Gary Mitchell | Llanbrynmair | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales |
| Karl Lewis | Llandinam with Dolfor | Reform UK |
| Jake Berriman | Llandrindod North | Liberal Democrats |
| Lauren D'Silva | Llandrindod South | Liberal Democrats |
| Pete Roberts | Llandrindod South | Liberal Democrats |
| Lucy Roberts | Llandrinio | Conservative and Unionist |
| Arwel Jones | Llandysilio | Independent / Other |
| Gareth E Jones | Llanelwedd | Independent / Other |
| Gareth D Jones | Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl | Independent / Other |
| Peter Lewis | Llanfyllin | Conservative and Unionist |
| Jackie Charlton | Llangattock and Llangynidr | Liberal Democrats |
| Sian Cox | Llangors with Bwlch | Liberal Democrats |
| Deb Edwards | Llangunllo with Norton | Independent / Other |
| Jonathan Wilkinson | Llangyniew and Meifod | Conservative and Unionist |
| Fleur Frantz-Morgans | Llanidloes | Liberal Democrats |
| Glyn Preston | Llanidloes | Liberal Democrats |
| Aled Davies | Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin | Conservative and Unionist |
| Gwynfor Thomas | Llansantffraid | Conservative and Unionist |
| Peter James | Llanwrtyd Wells | Independent / Other |
| Claire Johnson-Wood | Llanyre with Nantmel | Reform UK |
| Alwyn Evans | Machynlleth | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales |
| Edwin Roderick | Maescar and Llywel | Independent / Other |
| David Selby | Newtown Central and South | Liberal Democrats |
| Kelly Healy | Newtown Central and South | Liberal Democrats |
| Joy Jones | Newtown East | Independent / Other |
| Adam Kennerley | Newtown North | Liberal Democrats |
| Pete Lewington | Newtown West | Conservative and Unionist |
| Ed Jones | Old Radnor | Independent / Other |
| Beverley Baynham | Presteigne | Independent / Other |
| Angela Davies | Rhayader | Liberal Democrats |
| John Yeomans | Rhiwcynon | Conservative and Unionist |
| William Powell | Talgarth | Liberal Democrats |
| Raiff Devlin | Talybont-on-Usk | Liberal Democrats |
| David Thomas | Tawe Uchaf | Labour Party |
| Amanda Jenner | Trelystan and Trewern | Conservative and Unionist |
| Richard Church | Welshpool Castle | Liberal Democrats |
| Carol Robinson | Welshpool Gungrog | Liberal Democrats |
| Graham Breeze | Welshpool Llanerchyddol | Independent / Other |
| Susan McNicholas | Ynyscedwyn | Labour Party |
| Iain McIntosh | Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew | Reform UK |
Local figures
Download local figures (CSV)Each table has its own date, unit and source. Census categories can contain subcategories. Do not add all rows together. Residents, households and electors are different measures.
Population by ageMid-2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| All ages | 134,843 |
| Under 16 | 20,108 |
| Age 16 to 64 | 74,840 |
| Age 65 and over | 39,895 |
Population history2011–2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 133,071 |
| 2012 | 133,146 |
| 2013 | 132,719 |
| 2014 | 132,809 |
| 2015 | 132,945 |
| 2016 | 132,531 |
| 2017 | 132,460 |
| 2018 | 131,967 |
| 2019 | 131,556 |
| 2020 | 132,199 |
| 2021 | 133,521 |
| 2022 | 133,860 |
| 2023 | 134,550 |
| 2024 | 134,855 |
| 2025 | 134,843 |
Census residentsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Residence type: Total | 133,169 |
| Residence type: Lives in a household | 131,737 |
| Residence type: Lives in a communal establishment | 1,432 |
Population densityCensus 2021
Unit: people per square kilometre. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people per square kilometre |
|---|---|
| Population Density: Persons per square kilometre | 25.7 |
Census age groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Age: Total | 133,168 |
| Age: Aged 4 years and under | 5,731 |
| Age: Aged 5 to 9 years | 6,542 |
| Age: Aged 10 to 14 years | 6,994 |
| Age: Aged 15 to 19 years | 6,419 |
| Age: Aged 20 to 24 years | 5,697 |
| Age: Aged 25 to 29 years | 6,508 |
| Age: Aged 30 to 34 years | 6,723 |
| Age: Aged 35 to 39 years | 6,481 |
| Age: Aged 40 to 44 years | 6,401 |
| Age: Aged 45 to 49 years | 7,753 |
| Age: Aged 50 to 54 years | 9,713 |
| Age: Aged 55 to 59 years | 10,677 |
| Age: Aged 60 to 64 years | 10,410 |
| Age: Aged 65 to 69 years | 9,824 |
| Age: Aged 70 to 74 years | 10,053 |
| Age: Aged 75 to 79 years | 7,528 |
| Age: Aged 80 to 84 years | 5,022 |
| Age: Aged 85 years and over | 4,692 |
Household numbersCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Number of households: Number of households | 60,182 |
Accommodation typeCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Accommodation type: Total: All households | 60,182 |
| Accommodation type: Detached | 29,176 |
| Accommodation type: Semi-detached | 15,351 |
| Accommodation type: Terraced | 10,134 |
| Accommodation type: In a purpose-built block of flats or tenement | 3,187 |
| Accommodation type: Part of a converted or shared house, including bedsits | 690 |
| Accommodation type: Part of another converted building, for example, former school, church or warehouse | 452 |
| Accommodation type: In a commercial building, for example, in an office building, hotel or over a shop | 653 |
| Accommodation type: A caravan or other mobile or temporary structure | 539 |
Housing tenureCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Tenure of household: Total: All households | 60,182 |
| Tenure of household: Owned | 40,684 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns outright | 28,098 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns with a mortgage or loan | 12,586 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership | 151 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership: Shared ownership | 151 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented | 8,481 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Rents from council or Local Authority | 5,294 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Other social rented | 3,187 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented | 10,760 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Private landlord or letting agency | 8,592 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Other private rented | 2,168 |
| Tenure of household: Lives rent free | 106 |
Economic activityCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Economic activity status: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 112,536 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students) | 62,806 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment | 60,699 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Employee | 43,856 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Part-time | 13,628 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Full-time | 30,228 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed with employees | 2,614 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 497 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 2,117 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed without employees | 14,229 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 4,950 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 9,279 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): Unemployed | 2,107 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student | 1,246 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment | 1,027 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Employee | 946 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Part-time | 776 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Full-time | 170 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed with employees | 5 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 5 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 0 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed without employees | 76 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 52 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 24 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: Unemployed | 219 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive | 48,484 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Retired | 33,173 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Student | 3,819 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Looking after home or family | 4,004 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Long-term sick or disabled | 4,770 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Other | 2,718 |
QualificationsCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Highest level of qualification: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 112,536 |
| Highest level of qualification: No qualifications | 21,316 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9,694 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 2 qualifications | 16,747 |
| Highest level of qualification: Apprenticeship | 6,868 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 3 qualifications | 19,125 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 4 qualifications and above | 35,849 |
| Highest level of qualification: Other qualifications | 2,937 |
General healthCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| General health: Total: All usual residents | 133,169 |
| General health: Very good health | 59,313 |
| General health: Good health | 45,946 |
| General health: Fair health | 20,078 |
| General health: Bad health | 6,040 |
| General health: Very bad health | 1,792 |
DisabilityCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Disability: Total: All usual residents | 133,169 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act | 27,012 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a lot | 11,648 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a little | 15,364 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act | 106,157 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: Has long term physical or mental health condition but day-to-day activities are not limited | 9,208 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: No long term physical or mental health conditions | 96,949 |
Ethnic groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Ethnic group: Total: All usual residents | 133,169 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1,247 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Bangladeshi | 79 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Chinese | 160 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Indian | 176 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Pakistani | 50 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Other Asian | 782 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 221 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: African | 74 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Caribbean | 96 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Other Black | 51 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,135 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian | 373 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black African | 147 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean | 295 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 320 |
| Ethnic group: White | 130,160 |
| Ethnic group: White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 126,357 |
| Ethnic group: White: Irish | 581 |
| Ethnic group: White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 105 |
| Ethnic group: White: Roma | 49 |
| Ethnic group: White: Other White | 3,068 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group | 406 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Arab | 100 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Any other ethnic group | 306 |
ReligionCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Religion: Total: All usual residents | 133,169 |
| Religion: No religion | 55,971 |
| Religion: Christian | 65,134 |
| Religion: Buddhist | 595 |
| Religion: Hindu | 307 |
| Religion: Jewish | 81 |
| Religion: Muslim | 462 |
| Religion: Sikh | 72 |
| Religion: Other religion | 935 |
| Religion: Not answered | 9,612 |
GDP history (archived release)1998–2019
Unit: GBP millions. Source and definitions. Historic economic output at current market prices. This is an old release, not a current local economy estimate.
| Measure | GBP millions |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,446 |
| 1999 | 1,496 |
| 2000 | 1,588 |
| 2001 | 1,647 |
| 2002 | 1,723 |
| 2003 | 1,860 |
| 2004 | 1,944 |
| 2005 | 1,976 |
| 2006 | 2,058 |
| 2007 | 2,126 |
| 2008 | 2,075 |
| 2009 | 2,052 |
| 2010 | 2,114 |
| 2011 | 2,196 |
| 2012 | 2,259 |
| 2013 | 2,342 |
| 2014 | 2,409 |
| 2015 | 2,513 |
| 2016 | 2,580 |
| 2017 | 2,563 |
| 2018 | 2,637 |
| 2019 | 2,666 |
Welsh neighbourhood deprivation2025
Unit: neighbourhoods. Source and definitions.
| Measure | neighbourhoods |
|---|---|
| Total LSOAs | 79 |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 1 |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 5 |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 9 |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 23 |
About the data
We use ONS boundaries, published election results, Open Council Data seat and member records, and official population, census and local finance statistics. Each table shows its date. Read about the sources, coverage and methods.
