SY17 is a postcode district in Powys, Wales, covering 179 active and 27 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SY17 (50%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (23%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes SY17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SY17 are around £265k, up 6.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SY17 at 124 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SY17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Powys, Wales
SY17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY17 postcode area.
groups
Population3,491
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Avg Age48
payments
Avg Income£ 36,550 /yr
work
Employed48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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10/10family_restroomFamily
8/10favoriteHealth
1/10workEmployment
8/10diversity_3Diversity
2/10paymentsAffluence
3/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
8/10psychology
Area Character
SY17 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £265k. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.
home £265,536 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%
Economic Activity
48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences199
Criminal damage and arson45
Public order44
Other theft41
Anti-social behaviour27
storefront Nearby Amenities
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Mid Wales Art Centre
- Porth
- Arthurs @
- Mantles Village Shop
- Rachels Kitchen
- + 5 more
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bradley & Son
- D E, E D & A L Jones
- Spar
- Spar
- Bradleys Costcutter
- + 3 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Unicorn Hotel
- Ty Brith
- Aleppo Merchant Inn
- Buck Hotel
- Caersws Football Club
- + 11 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Dinam View B & B
- Maesmawr Hall Hotel
- The Lion Hotel
- Dinam View B & B
- Maesmawr Hall Hotel
- + 1 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Caersws Fish Bar
- Caersws Fish Bar
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Area Profile: SY17 · Data under Open Government Licence