SY15 6DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 6DJ 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.
Property: Average house prices are around £315k, down 10.0% 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 6DJ are sourced from Output Area W00002314 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY15 6DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY15 6DJ.
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 6DJ — 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. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY15 6DJ. 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
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
£ 315,000
3 sales · Mean £ 320,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Archie Lilys Cafe Ltd0.8 km
- Archie Lilys Cafe Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welshpool14.4 km
- Church Stretton16.9 km
- Broome17.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY156DJ · Data under Open Government Licence