Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

MAESYLLAN, SY18 6DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAESYLLAN, SY18 6DF.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY18 6DF 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY18 6DF's 54% ownership and 47-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. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.

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

SY18 6DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maesyllan, 0.1km from Llanidloes in Llanidloes. Administratively it sits within Llanidloes ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.3% 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 6DF are sourced from Output Area W00002487 (shared with 16 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 6DF. 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

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 125,000

9 sales · Mean £ 116,777

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

SY18 6DF has low crime rates — 35 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 offences54
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order7
Burglary3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bradleys Peugeot0.4 km
  • Siop yr Oen Butchers0.2 km
  • Talerddig Bakery0.3 km
  • The Fish Deli0.2 km
  • Evans Fruit & Veg0.1 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Cobblers Tearoom0.1 km
  • Cobblers Tearoom0.1 km
  • Llanidloes Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Pwdin0.1 km
  • Goa Lounge0.3 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

2 nearby
  • The Unicorn0.3 km
  • The Unicorn0.3 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)16.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
  • The Groe0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • The Groe0.3 km