Is SY10 0AB a safe place to live?

Yes, SY10 0AB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 16 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SY10 0AB?

The population for the SY10 0AB area is approximately 296 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SCHOOL LANE, SY10 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, SY10 0AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

296

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY10 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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4/10

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3/10

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3/10

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1/10

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8/10

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7/10

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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 81% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, SY10 0AB is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY10 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on School Lane, 0.1km from Llangynog in Powys. Administratively it sits within Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SY10 0AB are sourced from Output Area W00002489 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY10 0AB. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active

FT: 23%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY10 0AB has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft3

Vehicle crime1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

Berwyn Street Car Park0.3 km