How much do houses cost in SY17 5AZ?

The average property price in SY17 5AZ is currently around £470k.

What is the population of SY17 5AZ?

The population for the SY17 5AZ area is approximately 349 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY17 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY17 5AZ.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SY17 5AZ combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£470k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY17 5AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the SY17 district of Powys. Administratively it sits within Llandinam with Dolfor ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY17, SY17 5AZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £470k. 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 5AZ are sourced from Output Area W00002413 (shared with 20 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 SY17 5AZ. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active

FT: 39%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 470,000

1 sales · Mean £ 470,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Caersws7.2 km
Newtown (Powys)11.6 km