SY19 7BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.2km from Staylittle in Powys. Administratively it sits within Llanidloes ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 SY19 7BS are sourced from Output Area W00002290 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY19 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY19 7BS.
241
49
£ 36,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY19 7BS spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY19 7BS. The average age is 49.0. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caersws14.5 km
- Machynlleth16.0 km
- Dovey Junction19.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: SY197BS · Data under Open Government Licence