Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

MAESYDRE, SY18 6DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAESYDRE, SY18 6DJ.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY18 6DJ 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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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 43, SY18 6DJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £132k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SY18 6DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maesydre, 0.4km from Llanidloes in Llanidloes. Administratively it sits within Llanidloes ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6DJ are sourced from Output Area W00002482 (shared with 8 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 6DJ. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
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

£ 132,000

9 sales · Mean £ 131,061

Detached

£ 96,000

1 sales · Mean £ 96,000

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

SY18 6DJ has low crime rates — 32 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 offences40
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bradleys Peugeot0.7 km
  • Siop yr Oen Butchers0.4 km
  • Talerddig Bakery0.5 km
  • The Fish Deli0.5 km
  • Evans Fruit & Veg0.4 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Angel Hotel0.3 km
  • The Mount Inn0.5 km
  • The Stag Inn0.4 km
  • Angel Inn0.3 km
  • Crown & Anchor Inn0.6 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Cobblers Tearoom0.3 km
  • Cobblers Tearoom0.3 km
  • Llanidloes Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Pwdin0.3 km
  • Goa Lounge0.6 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • New Welcome0.5 km
  • Llanidloes Kebab House0.5 km
  • Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar0.5 km
  • Evans Fishbar Ltd0.5 km
  • New Welcome0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Unicorn0.6 km
  • The Unicorn0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores0.4 km
  • Co-operative Stores0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caersws10.5 km
  • Newtown (Powys)17.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Millennium Garden0.3 km
  • Hillfield0.4 km
  • The Groe0.5 km
  • The Groe0.5 km