SY10 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Penygarnedd in Powys. Administratively it sits within Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 0AJ are sourced from Output Area W00002490 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY10 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY10 0AJ.
258
46
£ 36,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY10 0AJ — age 46, 92% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY10 0AJ. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
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Postcode Profile: SY100AJ · Data under Open Government Licence