Crap Towns / Powys / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in Powys?
In the Powys council area, 1,291 empty homes are liable for council tax in 2026-27: 1.97% of all homes liable for it, 22% higher than Wales's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 1,378 | 2.21% | 1.88% |
| 2018-19 | 786 | 1.26% | 1.81% |
| 2019-20 | 951 | 1.52% | 1.85% |
| 2020-21 | 975 | 1.55% | 1.78% |
| 2021-22 | 985 | 1.56% | 1.84% |
| 2022-23 | 952 | 1.50% | 1.58% |
| 2023-24 | 989 | 1.54% | 1.59% |
| 2024-25 | 940 | 1.46% | 1.60% |
| 2025-26 | 1,185 | 1.83% | – |
| 2026-27 | 1,291 | 1.97% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Powys | 1.97% |
| Ceredigion | 1.86% |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 1.84% |
| Blaenau Gwent | 1.77% |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1.60% |
| Caerphilly | 1.49% |
| Monmouthshire | 0.94% |
| Torfaen | 0.90% |
| Wrexham | 0.80% |
| Across Wales | 1.61% |