Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

WATERLOO COTTAGES, SY17 5DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO COTTAGES, SY17 5DL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

270

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY17 5DL spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SY17 5DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterloo Cottages, 1.0km from Maesmawr in Llandinam. Administratively it sits within Llandinam with Dolfor ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY17 5DL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 5DL are sourced from Output Area W00002414 (shared with 21 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 5DL. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mid Wales Art Centre0.8 km
  • Mid Wales Art Centre0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caersws1.7 km
  • Newtown (Powys)7.9 km