SY16 1AX 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, up 35.3% 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 SY16 1AX are sourced from Output Area W00009782 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, SY16 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, SY16 1AX.
436
40
£ 36,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY16 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 40, SY16 1AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £186k. Property prices are trending up 35.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY16 1AX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
5 sales · Mean £ 171,000
Terraced
£ 112,500
8 sales · Mean £ 128,681
Detached
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY16 1AX is above average at 134 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SY161AX · Data under Open Government Licence