Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

CROSS LIKEY CLOSE, SY15 6AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS LIKEY CLOSE, SY15 6AQ.

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Population

400

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY15 6AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 41% social renting, SY15 6AQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SY15 6AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cross Likey Close, 0.7km from Plas-y-Du in Churchstoke. Administratively it sits within Churchstoke ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY15 6AQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 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 SY15 6AQ are sourced from Output Area W00002313 (shared with 9 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 6AQ. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SY15 6AQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Archie Lilys Butchery & Delicatessen0.2 km
  • Archie Lilys Butchery & Delicatessen0.2 km
  • Mid Counties Co-operative Foodstore0.2 km
  • Mid Counties Co-operative Foodstore0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Oakley Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Oakley Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden Fish Takeaway0.7 km
  • Golden Fish Takeaway0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welshpool14.2 km
  • Newtown (Powys)17.2 km
  • Church Stretton17.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.3 km