Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY21 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY21 0AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

559

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SY21 0AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SY21 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.2km from Capel Carmel in Powys. Administratively it sits within Rhiwcynon ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY21 0AL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 SY21 0AL are sourced from Output Area W00002606 (shared with 39 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 SY21 0AL. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caersws9.5 km
  • Newtown (Powys)12.4 km
  • Welshpool20.0 km