Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY16 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY16 1BF.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY16 1BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SY16 1BF has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SY16 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Garth Owen in Newtown (Powys). Administratively it sits within Newtown East ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY16 1BF is 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. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area W00002562 (shared with 3 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 1BF. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SY16 1BF is moderate at 85 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 offences85
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting19
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson12

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

70 nearby
  • Poundstretcher Limited0.8 km
  • Red Mango0.4 km
  • Ponthafren0.9 km
  • Fit 4 Life0.8 km
  • Jacks Cafe0.8 km
  • + 65 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Canal General Stores0.6 km
  • Olivers0.8 km
  • Meatmasters Butchery0.6 km
  • ABC Polish Shop Newtown Ltd0.5 km
  • Cracked Wheat Organics0.9 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Elephant & Castle Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Bell Hotel0.9 km
  • Elephant & Castle Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Yesterdays Guest House0.6 km
  • Bell Hotel0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Wetherspoons0.8 km
  • Victoria Vaults0.8 km
  • Wetherspoons0.8 km
  • Football Club Refreshment Hut0.9 km
  • Newtown AFC Ltd0.9 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Ghandi Indian Tandoori Takeaway0.5 km
  • Kwai Chin0.5 km
  • Kwai Chin0.5 km
  • Enzos0.7 km
  • Fortune Court0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Spar Foodliner0.7 km
  • Spar Foodliner0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newtown (Powys)0.2 km
  • Caersws8.5 km
  • Welshpool19.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Treowen Primary School0.0 km
  • Treowen Primary School0.1 km
  • Newtown (Powys) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Newtown (Powys) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Newtoen (Powys) Rail Station0.2 km