SY17 5DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Street, 0.3km from Caersws in Powys. Administratively it sits within Caersws ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SY17 5DY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k. 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 5DY are sourced from Output Area W00002307 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW STREET, SY17 5DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW STREET, SY17 5DY.
222
52
£ 37,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY17 5DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SY17 5DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 76% 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 5DY. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 183,000
1 sales · Mean £ 183,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY17 5DY has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Spar0.2 km
- Bradley & Son0.1 km
- Bradleys Costcutter0.1 km
- Premier0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Gwesty Buck0.1 km
- Village Club0.1 km
- Caersws Football Club0.0 km
- The Unicorn Hotel0.0 km
- Red Lion0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Caersws Fish Bar0.2 km
- Caersws Fish Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caersws0.4 km
- Newtown (Powys)7.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Unicorn Hotel0.0 km
- The Unicorn Hotel0.0 km
- Buck Inn0.1 km
- Buck Inn0.1 km
- Caersws Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY175DY · Data under Open Government Licence