SY21 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Llanfair Caereinion in Powys. Administratively it sits within Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SY21 0BJ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £410k. 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area W00002455 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY21 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY21 0BJ.
357
49
£ 37,800 /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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SY21 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £410k 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 SY21 0BJ. The average age is 48.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 311,000
2 sales · Mean £ 311,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Pandy Butchers0.9 km
- Spar - Beehive Stores0.9 km
- Einion Stores0.9 km
- Pandy Butchers0.9 km
- Spar - Beehive Stores0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Red Lion0.8 km
- Red Lion0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Llanfair Chippy0.9 km
- Llanfair Chippy0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Llanfair Light Railway1.0 km
- Llanfair Light Railway1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welshpool11.7 km
- Newtown (Powys)14.7 km
- Caersws16.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY210BJ · Data under Open Government Licence