SY16 is a postcode district in Powys, Wales, covering 684 active and 120 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SY16 (24%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a transitional inner-city area with high Eastern European residency (11%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes SY16 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SY16 are around £226k, down 9.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SY16 at 342 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SY16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Powys, Wales
SY16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY16 postcode area.
groups
Population16,219
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Avg Age46
payments
Avg Income£ 34,180 /yr
work
Employed48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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2/10family_restroomFamily
4/10favoriteHealth
5/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
7/10paymentsAffluence
2/10directions_transitTransit
6/10homeHome Ownership
3/10trending_upInvestment
8/10psychology
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 46, SY16 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £226k. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
home £226,400 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%
Economic Activity
48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences2650
Anti-social behaviour627
Public order570
Criminal damage and arson497
Other theft261
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- G & A Leisure Ltd
- G & A Leisure Ltd
- Bell Hotel
- Elephant & Castle Hotel Ltd
- Gro Guest House
- + 9 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Bull & Heifer
- Newtown Sports and Social Club
- Bull and Heifer
- Newtown Sports and Social Club
- 23 Social
- + 51 more
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Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Spar Foodliner
- Tesco
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
- Aldi Stores Ltd
- + 5 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- N-MAC Gym
- Sandwich and Salad Bar Ltd
- N-MAC Gym
- Sandwich and Salad Bar Ltd
- 7 Pizza Parlour
- + 23 more
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Retailers - Other
50 nearby- I C Quality Meats
- The Village Shop, Bettws
- I C Quality Meats
- The Village Shop, Bettws
- Borderland - Apple Juice
- + 45 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Caffi DAVIES Cafe
- Dominos Pizza
- Kerry Bowling Club
- Caffi DAVIES Cafe
- Dominos Pizza
- + 89 more
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Area Profile: SY16 · Data under Open Government Licence