POOL ROAD, SY16 1DS House Prices & Local Information

SY16 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pool Road, 0.9km from Brimmon, Lower in Newtown (Powys). Administratively it sits within Newtown East ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY16 1DS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area W00002563 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.