SY15 6AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Plas-y-Du in Powys. Administratively it sits within Churchstoke ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY15, SY15 6AN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% 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 £370k. 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 6AN are sourced from Output Area W00002314 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY15 6AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY15 6AN.
367
49
£ 38,800 /yr
46%
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 SY15 6AN — age 49, 82% ownership, 12% 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 SY15 6AN. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 310,000
2 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SY15 6AN has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Archie Lilys Cafe Ltd0.3 km
- Archie Lilys Cafe Ltd0.3 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Mid Counties Co-operative Foodstore0.3 km
- Archie Lilys Butchery & Delicatessen0.3 km
- Mid Counties Co-operative Foodstore0.3 km
- Archie Lilys Butchery & Delicatessen0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Oakley Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Oakley Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Golden Fish Takeaway1.0 km
- Golden Fish Takeaway1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welshpool14.5 km
- Newtown (Powys)17.3 km
- Broome17.3 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY156AN · Data under Open Government Licence