Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY18 6AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY18 6AP.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY18 6AP's 51% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

SY18 6AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Green, Lower in Llanidloes. Administratively it sits within Llanidloes ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY18 6AP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 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 SY18 6AP are sourced from Output Area W00002486 (shared with 22 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 6AP. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

SY18 6AP has low crime rates — 33 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 offences45
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order7
Burglary3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Cobblers Tearoom0.3 km
  • Cobblers Tearoom0.3 km
  • Llanidloes Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Pwdin0.3 km
  • Goa Lounge0.1 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • New Welcome0.1 km
  • Llanidloes Kebab House0.2 km
  • Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar0.1 km
  • Evans Fishbar Ltd0.2 km
  • New Welcome0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Unicorn0.1 km
  • The Unicorn0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores0.5 km
  • Co-operative Stores0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caersws10.3 km
  • Newtown (Powys)17.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
  • Llanidloes & District Hospital0.2 km
  • The Groe0.3 km