Welcome to Talgarth
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
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 Welsh Kingdom of Brycheiniog. It is in the historic county of Brecknockshire. In 2011, it had a population of 1,724.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
5,527 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,699 (2021) |
Density |
31 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.4 |
Ward |
Talgarth |
District |
Powys |
Postcodes |
LD3 |
ONS ID |
W04000343 |
Council
Contact details for Talgarth Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Talgarth Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Talgarth Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Talgarth Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Talgarth Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Talgarth Parish.
Local News
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Police confirm that driver died in crash that closed A470 in Powys
Published: 25th Apr 2024
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Brecon to Talgarth road closed due to collision | brecon-radnor.co.uk
Published: 23rd Apr 2024
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Video: Powys High Sheriff salutes Talgarth Community Library Volunteers
Published: 17th Apr 2024