Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

DOL Y FELIN, SY15 6BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOL Y FELIN, SY15 6BB.

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Population

442

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY15 6BB — age 45, 74% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.

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

SY15 6BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dol Y Felin, 0.9km from Dolforwyn in Abermule. Administratively it sits within Dolforwyn ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, down 20.0% 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 6BB are sourced from Output Area W00002343 (shared with 8 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 6BB. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
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

Detached

£ 230,000

7 sales · Mean £ 242,285

Terraced

£ 225,000

5 sales · Mean £ 222,400

Semi-Detached

£ 172,500

5 sales · Mean £ 187,900

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

SY15 6BB has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Abermule0.4 km
  • Abermule Inn0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Bourne Stores0.4 km
  • Bourne Stores0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newtown (Powys)6.4 km
  • Welshpool13.8 km
  • Caersws13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Station House0.5 km
  • Station House0.5 km