Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

CHAPEL STREET, SY17 5ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, SY17 5ED.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY17 5ED 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.

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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SY17 5ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 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.

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

SY17 5ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Street, 0.2km from Caersws in Caersws. Administratively it sits within Caersws ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY17 5ED represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5ED are sourced from Output Area W00002306 (shared with 23 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 5ED. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY17 5ED has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Bradley & Son0.2 km
  • Bradleys Costcutter0.2 km
  • Premier0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Gwesty Buck0.1 km
  • Village Club0.1 km
  • Caersws Football Club0.2 km
  • The Unicorn Hotel0.2 km
  • Red Lion0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Caersws Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Caersws Fish Bar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caersws0.5 km
  • Newtown (Powys)7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Buck Inn0.1 km
  • Buck Inn0.1 km
  • The Unicorn Hotel0.2 km
  • The Unicorn Hotel0.2 km
  • Caersws Rail Station0.4 km