Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

PICTON STREET, SY18 6AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PICTON STREET, SY18 6AA.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY18 6AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY18 6AA — age 44, 41% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £115k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.0% year-on-year.

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

SY18 6AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Picton Street, 0.2km from Llanidloes in Llanidloes. Administratively it sits within Llanidloes ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.0% year-on-year. 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 SY18 6AA are sourced from Output Area W00002488 (shared with 27 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 SY18 6AA. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 100,000

5 sales · Mean £ 102,000

Semi-Detached

£ 75,000

3 sales · Mean £ 87,666

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

SY18 6AA has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order7
Burglary3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bradleys Peugeot0.3 km
  • Siop yr Oen Butchers0.1 km
  • Talerddig Bakery0.1 km
  • The Fish Deli0.1 km
  • Evans Fruit & Veg0.2 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Angel Hotel0.3 km
  • The Mount Inn0.1 km
  • The Stag Inn0.2 km
  • Angel Inn0.3 km
  • Crown & Anchor Inn0.1 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Cobblers Tearoom0.2 km
  • Cobblers Tearoom0.2 km
  • Llanidloes Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Pwdin0.2 km
  • Goa Lounge0.0 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • New Welcome0.1 km
  • Llanidloes Kebab House0.1 km
  • Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar0.1 km
  • Evans Fishbar Ltd0.1 km
  • New Welcome0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Unicorn0.0 km
  • The Unicorn0.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores0.3 km
  • Co-operative Stores0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caersws10.4 km
  • Newtown (Powys)17.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Lion Hotel0.0 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • The Groe0.2 km
  • The Groe0.2 km