The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Powys is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Gwel yr Afon is a residential road in Pen-y-bont & Oswestry.
The street is located within the Powys Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Wales.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number (USRN) of s of 85315615, 85317858 & 85319793 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Powys, which is a part of the nation of Wales. It's 158.79 miles North West from central London., 19.23 miles West from Shrewsbury, 29.2 miles South West from Chester and 40.51 miles East from Porthmadog.
🏠 The majority of homes are Owner-occupied.
Tenure | Count |
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Owner-occupied | 8 |
🧱 Most homes are Detached Bungalow.
Property Type | Count |
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Detached Bungalow | 8 |
📆 Properties were built between 1999 and 2004, with most built around 2004.
Min Year | Max Year | Median | Mode | Average | Sample Size |
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1999 | 2004 | 2004 | 2004 | 2002 | 4 |
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Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
MSOA Info | For MSOA W02000097 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 07/02/2025.
Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Oswestry Address: Rods Meadow Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.92 |
2: Name:Travelodge Oswestry Address: A5/A483 Mile End Service Area, Morda, Oswestry, SY11 4JA Telephone: 0871 984 6096 Visit Hotel Page |
7.14 |
3: Name:Travelodge Wrexham Address: A483 Wrexham Rd, Rhostyllen, Wrexham, LL14 4EJ Telephone: 0871 984 6116 Visit Hotel Page |
16.56 |
4: Name:Premier Inn Wrexham Town Centre Address: Jacques Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
18.41 |
5: Name:Premier Inn Shrewsbury Town Centre Address: Smithfield Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
19.06 |
Our data shows that Gwel yr Afon is a residential street.
Crime Type: Public order 2
Reported By: Dyfed-Powys Police
Location: On or near River View
Outcomes:
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near River View
Outcomes:
Crime Type: Criminal damage and arson 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near River View
Outcomes:
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near River View
Outcomes:
Crime Type: Criminal damage and arson 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near River View
Outcomes:
Crime Type: Public order 1
Reported By: Dyfed-Powys Police
Location: On or near River View
Outcomes:
Crime Type: Criminal damage and arson 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near River View
Outcomes:
Crime Type: Public order 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near River View
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Crime Type: Drugs 3
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near River View
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Crime Type: Other theft 1
Reported By: Dyfed-Powys Police
Location: On or near River View
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UPRN: 10011794673
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10011794674
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10011794675
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10011794677
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: No
Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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2019 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 | 1 |
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![]() | Neighbourhood Policing |
Police Force: Dyfed-Powys |
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Street | Junction Type |
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River View |
Sunrise | 04:45 |
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Sunset | 21:41 |
Observed at Weather Station: | Lake Vyrnwy Saws 14 June 2025 at 02:00 (12.28 miles away) |
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Current Weather: | Overcast |
Temperature and Humidity: | 13.0°C (97.4%) |
Wind Direction and Speed: | E (9 mph) |
ONS Area Code | W00002494 & W00002501 |
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ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers & Agricultural Communities |
Average Age | & 47.10 |
Male Population | & 914.00 (49%) |
Female Population | & 966.00 (51%) |
Benefit Claimants | & 14 (1%) |
LSOA Code: | W01001907 &W01000470 |
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LSOA Name: | Powys 001G &Powys 001D |
SOA Code: | 2c |
SOA Name: | |
MSOA Code: | W02000097 |
MSOA Name: | Powys 001 |
Sainsburys Oswestry |
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Black Gate Street, Oswestry, England, SY11 2EF |
01691 671195 |
Distance: 6.57 Miles |
Directions to Sainsburys Oswestry |
Iceland Oswestry |
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10 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RE |
01691659036 |
Distance: 6.6 Miles |
Directions to Iceland Oswestry |
Sainsburys Welshpool |
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Brook Street, Welshpool, Wales, SY21 7NJ |
01938 559341 |
Distance: 10.1 Miles |
Directions to Sainsburys Welshpool |
Tesco Welshpool Superstore |
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Smithfield Rd, Welshpool, SY21 7BL |
0345 026 9676 |
Distance: 10.31 Miles |
Directions to Tesco Welshpool Superstore |
Area Code |
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Area Code: 01691 - Oswestry |
Local Council Details |
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Within the area of Powys |
Visit the Council's Website |
County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Powys &LD1 5LG |
Send email |
Telephone Number: 0845 602 7030 |
Local Member of Parliament |
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Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Montgomeryshire |
The Member of Parliament is Steve Witherden |
Details for the MP Steve Witherden on parliament.uk |
Details for the MP Steve Witherden on theyworkforyou.com |
In the 2024 General Election Steve Witherden won with a majority of 3,815 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,039 |
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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Ward: Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant/Llansilin &Llansantffraid Ward |
Community Council: Llangedwyn & Llansantffraid |
Ceremonial County: Powys |
Address: Llangedwyn C In W Primary School, Llangedwyn, Oswestry, Salop, SY10 9LD
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01691 780264
Address: LLANFYLLIN MEDICAL CENTRE, HIGH STREET, LLANFYLLIN, POWYS, SY22 5DG
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: :
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 3 LOWER BROOK STREET, OSWESTRY, SY11 2HG
Distance: 6.25 miles
Contact: :
Address: 36 CHURCH STREET, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 2SP
Distance: 6.36 miles
Contact: :
Address: 5-7 WILLOW STREET, OSWESTRY, SY11 1AF
Distance: 6.39 miles
Contact: :
Address: 64 WILLOW STREET, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 1AD
Distance: 6.41 miles
Contact: :
Address: OSWYN HOUSE, 20 OSWALD ROAD, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 1RE
Distance: 6.57 miles
Contact: :
Address: HIGH STREET, LLANFYLLIN, SY22 5DG
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01691 648054
Address: MIDDLETON ROAD, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 2RB
Distance: 6.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01691 655844
Address: OSWALD ROAD, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 1RD
Distance: 6.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01691 654646
Address: OSWALD ROAD, OSWESTRY, SY11 1RD
Distance: 6.65 miles
Contact: :
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, LLANFYLLIN, SY22 5AA
Distance: 4.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01691 648244
Address: 5-7 CHURCH STREET, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 2SU
Distance: 6.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01691 659249
Address: 14 ENGLISH WALLS, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 2PA
Distance: 6.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01691 652160
Address: OSWALD ROAD, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 1RD
Distance: 6.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01691 653033
Address: 15 CHURCH STREET, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 2SU
Distance: 6.38 miles
Contact: :
Address: 28 WILLOW STREET, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 1AD
Distance: 6.41 miles
Contact: :
Address: 24 BAILEY STREET, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 1PU
Distance: 6.48 miles
Contact: :
Address: 26 BAILEY STREET, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 1PU
Distance: 6.48 miles
Contact: :
Address: 23 LEG STREET, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 2NN
Distance: 6.50 miles
Contact: :
Gobowen Station is 8.57 miles away.
Address: Gobowen station, Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS
Gobowen is situated on the Shrewsbury to Chester Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Gobowen Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Chirk Station is 10.02 miles away.
Address: Chirk station, Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU
Chirk is situated on the Shrewsbury to Chester Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Chirk Station is an unstaffed station.