Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY15 6AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY15 6AF.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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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 83% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, SY15 6AF is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.

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

SY15 6AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km from Churchstoke in Churchstoke. Administratively it sits within Churchstoke ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY15, SY15 6AF offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, down 17.5% year-on-year. 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 SY15 6AF are sourced from Output Area W00002315 (shared with 17 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 SY15 6AF. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

6 sales · Mean £ 296,833

Detached

£ 385,000

3 sales · Mean £ 366,666

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

SY15 6AF has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Archie Lilys Butchery & Delicatessen0.8 km
  • Archie Lilys Butchery & Delicatessen0.8 km
  • Mid Counties Co-operative Foodstore0.8 km
  • Mid Counties Co-operative Foodstore0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Oakley Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Oakley Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Archie Lilys Cafe Ltd0.8 km
  • Archie Lilys Cafe Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden Fish Takeaway0.2 km
  • Golden Fish Takeaway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welshpool13.9 km
  • Newtown (Powys)16.3 km
  • Broome18.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Old School House0.2 km
  • Old School House0.2 km