SY15 6DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 6DX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £415k, down 18.3% 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 6DX are sourced from Output Area W00002314 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY15 6DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY15 6DX.
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
SY15 6DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 18.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY15 6DX. 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
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
£ 395,000
4 sales · Mean £ 392,625
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Archie Lilys Butchery & Delicatessen0.7 km
- Archie Lilys Butchery & Delicatessen0.7 km
- Mid Counties Co-operative Foodstore0.7 km
- Mid Counties Co-operative Foodstore0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Archie Lilys Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- Archie Lilys Cafe Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welshpool14.6 km
- Church Stretton16.9 km
- Broome17.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY156DX · Data under Open Government Licence