SY17 5AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the SY17 district of Powys. Administratively it sits within Llandinam with Dolfor ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SY17 5AS represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £255k. 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 SY17 5AS are sourced from Output Area W00002412 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY17 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY17 5AS.
266
50
£ 36,500 /yr
48%
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
SY17 5AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 74% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY17 5AS. The average age is 50.5. 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
£ 245,000
3 sales · Mean £ 230,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Lion Hotel0.9 km
- The Lion Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caersws4.4 km
- Newtown (Powys)9.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY175AS · Data under Open Government Licence