Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY21 0BH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

267

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY21 0BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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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

SY21 0BH is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

SY21 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0BH represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. 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 0BH are sourced from Output Area W00002453 (shared with 15 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 0BH. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 222,500

10 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

SY21 0BH has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

2 nearby
  • Gwesty Goat0.6 km
  • Goat Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Red Lion0.3 km
  • Red Lion0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Llanfair Chippy0.4 km
  • Llanfair Chippy0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Llanfair Light Railway0.4 km
  • Llanfair Light Railway0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welshpool12.1 km
  • Newtown (Powys)15.1 km
  • Caersws16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridge Street0.4 km
  • Sheffield House0.4 km
  • Watergate Street0.4 km
  • Wynnstay0.4 km
  • Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway0.4 km