SY18 6BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cambrian Place, 0.0km from Llanidloes in Llanidloes. Administratively it sits within Llanidloes ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SY18 6BX offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 58.1% 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 6BX are sourced from Output Area W00002487 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMBRIAN PLACE, SY18 6BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIAN PLACE, SY18 6BX.
229
47
£ 36,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY18 6BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SY18 6BX is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 58.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY18 6BX. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 153,000
4 sales · Mean £ 188,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY18 6BX has low crime rates — 26 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 Peugeot0.3 km
- Siop yr Oen Butchers0.1 km
- Talerddig Bakery0.2 km
- The Fish Deli0.1 km
- Evans Fruit & Veg0.1 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Angel Hotel0.1 km
- The Mount Inn0.2 km
- The Stag Inn0.1 km
- Angel Inn0.1 km
- Crown & Anchor Inn0.2 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Cobblers Tearoom0.1 km
- Cobblers Tearoom0.1 km
- Llanidloes Pharmacy0.2 km
- Pwdin0.1 km
- Goa Lounge0.2 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- New Welcome0.2 km
- Llanidloes Kebab House0.1 km
- Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar0.2 km
- Evans Fishbar Ltd0.2 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 Stores0.3 km
- Co-operative Stores0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caersws10.3 km
- Newtown (Powys)16.9 km
Bus Stops
- Red Lion Hotel0.2 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- The Groe0.3 km
- The Groe0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY186BX · Data under Open Government Licence