Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

NEW ROAD, SY16 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, SY16 1AS.

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Population

436

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY16 1AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY16 1AS's 62% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £170k.

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

SY16 1AS is an up-and-coming urban area on New Road, 0.7km from Garth Owen in Newtown (Powys). Administratively it sits within Newtown East ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 SY16 1AS are sourced from Output Area W00009782 (shared with 14 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 SY16 1AS. The average age is 39.7. 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 / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 119,000

7 sales · Mean £ 124,857

Detached

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SY16 1AS is above average at 129 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences170
Anti-social behaviour43
Public order37
Shoplifting26
Criminal damage and arson17

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Red Mango0.7 km
  • Ponthafren0.6 km
  • Fit 4 Life0.5 km
  • Jacks Cafe0.5 km
  • Ponthafren0.6 km
  • + 63 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Canal General Stores0.7 km
  • Olivers0.5 km
  • Meatmasters Butchery0.3 km
  • ABC Polish Shop Newtown Ltd0.3 km
  • Cracked Wheat Organics0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Elephant & Castle Hotel Ltd0.5 km
  • Bell Hotel0.7 km
  • Elephant & Castle Hotel Ltd0.5 km
  • Yesterdays Guest House0.5 km
  • Bell Hotel0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Wetherspoons0.5 km
  • Victoria Vaults0.5 km
  • Wetherspoons0.5 km
  • Football Club Refreshment Hut0.4 km
  • Newtown AFC Ltd0.4 km
  • + 31 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Ghandi Indian Tandoori Takeaway0.2 km
  • Kwai Chin0.3 km
  • Kwai Chin0.3 km
  • Enzos0.4 km
  • Fortune Court0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Spar Foodliner0.5 km
  • Spar Foodliner0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newtown (Powys)0.3 km
  • Caersws8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cwrt Croesawdy0.0 km
  • Ladywell House0.1 km
  • Newtown (Powys) Rail Station0.3 km
  • Newtown (Powys) Rail Station0.3 km
  • Newtown (Powys) Rail Station0.3 km