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Talgarth, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Talgarth is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 1,268. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,268 Population 59/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$45,604 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,604 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$298,837 home value, $1,140/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Talgarth

Talgarth

Talgarth is a market town, community and electoral ward in southern Powys, Mid Wales, about 12 miles (19 km) north of Crickhowell, 19 miles (31 km) north-east of Brecon and 15 miles (24 km) south-east of Builth Wells. Notable buildings in the town include the 14th-century parish church and a defensive tower house. According to traditional accounts, Talgarth was the capital of the early medieval kingdom of Brycheiniog. It is in the historic county of Brecknockshire. In 2011, it had a population of 1,724.

People

Population1,268
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,604
Per Capita$45,604
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

C+
Home Value$298,837
Rent$1,140
Ownership67.9%
Housing Units507

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain43.9 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+48.9%

Community

Population1,268
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates51.9959°, -3.2321°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation43.9 inches (1,114 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.5 inches (19 cm)
Median Household Income$45,604
Median Age50.7 years

About Talgarth

Talgarth is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 1,268. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Talgarth has a population of 1,268 with a density of 59 people per square mile, spread across 2,135.5 square miles. The median age is 50.7 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (2.7%), with 1.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.9% of residents. 5.1% of the population are veterans. 5.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,268
Total Population
59
People / sq mi
50.7yrs
Median Age
30% above United Kingdom avg
2,135.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.9%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.1%

Social Characteristics

Talgarth vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Talgarth is $45,604, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,604 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $877, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 115 business establishments. 30.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Talgarth vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$45,604
39% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$45,604
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)115

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home30.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Talgarth is $298,837, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,140 (2% below the national average of $1,163). 67.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 507 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$298,837
6% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,140
2% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.9%
Owner-Occupied67.9%
Renter-Occupied32.2%
Housing Units507

Property Tax

Talgarth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area2,135.5 sq mi (5,531.0 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates51.9959°N, 3.2321°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
15% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 94 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 39 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 28 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 53 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 95 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 115 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 150 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 141 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 147 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 94 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 110 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 102 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 107 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 79 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 102 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 61 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 33 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 49 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 49 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.7 in Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 5.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.7 in

Talgarth has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (2.6").

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31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.9%
5% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density59/sq mi
Total Area2,135.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home30.3%

Schools in Talgarth

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gwernyfed High School - - - -
Archdeacon Griffiths Church in Wales Aided Primary School - - - -
Ty Bronllys - - - -
Llangors Church in Wales Primary School - - - -
Ysgol y Mynydd Du - - - -
Ysgol y Mynydd Du - - - -
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Radio Stations near Talgarth

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Celtica Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Dance Classics UK 90s, dance AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Talgarth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abergavenny Museum
Big Pit: National Coal Museum
Birthplace of Joseph Parry
Blaenafon Community Museum
Blaenavon Iron Works
Brecon Museum
Brynmawr and District Museum
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Ebbw Vale Works Museum
Kington Museum
National Cycle Museum
Radnorshire Museum
Royal Welsh Regiment Museum
Signal Box Museum
Talgarth Mill
The Block of Coal
Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre
Tredegar Museum
Twyn y gaer Hill Fort

Libraries in Talgarth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abergavenny Library0.0
Blaenafon Library0.0
Blaina Library0.0
Brecon Library0.0
Brynmawr Library0.0
Builth Wells Library0.0
Ebbw Vale Library0.0
Gilwern Community Hub0.0
Hay-on-Wye Library0.0
Llandrindod Wells Library0.0
Merthyr Tydfil Central Library0.0
Rhymney Library0.0
Talgarth Library0.0
The Kington Centre0.0
Tredegar Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Talgarth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abergavenny Market
Brecon Market
Hay Butter Market
Hay Cheese Market
Hay Market
Hay Market
Market Hall
Talgarth Livestock Market

Hotels in Talgarth

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Llangoed Hotel
The Cock Hotel
The Three Cocks Coaching Inn

Restaurants in Talgarth

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Honey Cafe
Wye not Stop

Cafes in Talgarth

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Llangorse Lake Cafe
Old Railway Line Garden Centre
The Baker's Table
The Paddlers Rest

Castles in Talgarth

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bronllys Castle

Clinics in Talgarth

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bronllys Clinic
Talgarth Medical Centre

Veterinaries in Talgarth

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hay Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Talgarth

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Express
Oil4Wales

Breweries in Talgarth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lucky 7 Beer Co
Sobremesa

Stadiums & Teams in Talgarth

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Talgarth

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Abergavenny Airstrip-Small Airport
Allensmore Airfield-Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Breidden Airfield-Small Airport
Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Byecross Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ditton Priors Airstrip-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Forest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Green Acres Airstrip-Small Airport
Halesland Glider Field-Small Airport
Hardwicke Airstrip-Small Airport
Kemeys Commander Airstrip-Small Airport
Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Down Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Llangarron Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midland Glider Club-Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
New Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Norton Malreward Airfield-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Oldbury on Severn Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Phocle Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Rhigos Airstrip-Small Airport
Shobdon Airfield-Small Airport
South Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Spence Airfield-Small Airport
Talgarth Glider Field-Small Airport
Upfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Warren Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Welshpool Airport-Small Airport
Woolaston Airstrip-Small Airport
Woonton Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Talgarth

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boughrood Mobile Post Office Service
Bronllys Post Office
Community Centre and Post Office
Talgarth Post Office
Talgarth Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Talgarth

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethania
Bethlehem Presbyterian Chapel
Bronllys Church
Bronllys Hospital Chapel
Glasbury Methodist Church
Howell Harris Memorial Chapel
Llanstephan Church
Saint Cynog's Church
Saint Michael
Saint Peter
St Bilo's Church
St Ellyw's Church
St Gwendoline's
St Gwendolines Church
St Paulinus Church
Tabernacle Baptist Chapel

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talgarth

What is the population of Talgarth?

Talgarth has a population of 1,268 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 2,135.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Talgarth expensive to live in?

The median household income is $45,604, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $298,837 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,140 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Talgarth?

Talgarth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.9 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Talgarth?

Talgarth has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $877. There are 115 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Talgarth?

The median home value in Talgarth is $298,837. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,140. The homeownership rate is 67.9%.

How are the schools in Talgarth?

31.9% of adults in Talgarth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Talgarth?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Talgarth is 2.7% White, 1.1% Asian. 97.9% of residents speak only English at home. 5.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.9% of residents have a disability.

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