SY18 is a postcode district in Powys, Wales, covering 218 active and 21 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SY18 (47%) 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 (16%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes SY18 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SY18 are around £590k, up 149.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SY18 at 121 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 SY18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Powys, Wales
SY18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY18 postcode area.
groups
Population4,537
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Avg Age48
payments
Avg Income£ 34,700 /yr
work
Employed48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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8/10family_restroomFamily
3/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
6/10paymentsAffluence
2/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
5/10trending_upInvestment
5/10psychology
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SY18's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £590k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £590k. Property prices are trending up 149.5% year-on-year.
home £590,000 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%
Economic Activity
48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences299
Public order58
Anti-social behaviour54
Criminal damage and arson49
Other theft29
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- The Old Vicarage
- The Unicorn
- Aubreys
- Ty Capel B&B
- Aubreys
- + 3 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Queens Head
- The Stag Inn
- The Whistling Badger
- Angel Inn
- Black Lion Hotel
- + 21 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- 1894 Dining
- Llanidloes Town Football Club
- Trewythen Hotel
- 1894 Dining
- Llanidloes Town Football Club
- + 31 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Evans Fishbar Ltd
- Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar
- Llanidloes Kebab House
- New Welcome
- Evans Fishbar Ltd
- + 3 more
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Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Darren Tonks
- Llangurig PO and Stores
- Red Kite Touring Park
- The Fish Deli
- Wynnstay (Agricultural Supplies) Ltd
- + 19 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Stores
- Co-operative Stores
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Area Profile: SY18 · Data under Open Government Licence