Area Analysis Powys, Wales

SY16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY16 postcode area.

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Population

16,219

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,180 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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5/10
workEmployment
4/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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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
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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