Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

MAES GWYN, SY21 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES GWYN, SY21 0BD.

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Population

403

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY21 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 40, SY21 0BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.

home £267,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY21 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Gwyn, 0.4km from Llanfair Caereinion in Llanfair Caereinion. Administratively it sits within Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY21 0BD represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, up 10.0% 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 SY21 0BD are sourced from Output Area W00002456 (shared with 11 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 0BD. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 255,000

6 sales · Mean £ 249,416

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

SY21 0BD has low crime rates — 5 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 offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Pandy Butchers0.5 km
  • Spar - Beehive Stores0.5 km
  • Einion Stores0.4 km
  • Pandy Butchers0.5 km
  • Spar - Beehive Stores0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gwesty Goat0.3 km
  • Goat Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Red Lion0.5 km
  • Red Lion0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Llanfair Chippy0.5 km
  • Llanfair Chippy0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Llanfair Light Railway0.7 km
  • Llanfair Light Railway0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welshpool12.9 km
  • Newtown (Powys)14.9 km
  • Caersws16.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Maes Derwyn0.1 km
  • Maes Gwyn0.1 km
  • Minffordd0.2 km
  • Minffordd0.2 km
  • Heol Bowys0.3 km