SY18 6BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pengeulan, 0.1km from Green, Lower in Llanidloes. Administratively it sits within Llanidloes ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY18 6BB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k. 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 6BB are sourced from Output Area W00002485 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENGEULAN, SY18 6BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENGEULAN, SY18 6BB.
177
51
£ 36,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY18 6BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SY18 6BB has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY18 6BB. The average age is 50.9. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 213,500
2 sales · Mean £ 213,500
Semi-Detached
£ 66,000
1 sales · Mean £ 66,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY18 6BB has low crime rates — 30 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Bradleys Peugeot0.2 km
- Siop yr Oen Butchers0.2 km
- Talerddig Bakery0.2 km
- The Fish Deli0.2 km
- Evans Fruit & Veg0.2 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Angel Hotel0.2 km
- The Mount Inn0.2 km
- The Stag Inn0.2 km
- Angel Inn0.2 km
- Crown & Anchor Inn0.2 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Cobblers Tearoom0.2 km
- Cobblers Tearoom0.2 km
- Llanidloes Pharmacy0.2 km
- Pwdin0.2 km
- Goa Lounge0.2 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- New Welcome0.2 km
- Llanidloes Kebab House0.2 km
- Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar0.2 km
- Evans Fishbar Ltd0.3 km
- New Welcome0.2 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Unicorn0.2 km
- The Unicorn0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.5 km
- Co-operative Stores0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caersws10.2 km
- Newtown (Powys)16.9 km
Bus Stops
- Red Lion Hotel0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.2 km
- Llanidloes Army Cadet Centre0.2 km
- Llanidloes Army Cadet Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY186BB · Data under Open Government Licence