Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY21 0BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

305

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY21 0BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 46, SY21 0BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SY21 0BN 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 0BN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area W00002454 (shared with 27 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 0BN. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

SY21 0BN has low crime rates — 8 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
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
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 Goat0.4 km
  • Goat Hotel0.4 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

  • Welshpool12.7 km
  • Newtown (Powys)14.8 km
  • Caersws16.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Maes Gwyn0.2 km
  • Maes Derwyn0.2 km
  • Minffordd0.3 km
  • Minffordd0.4 km
  • Watergate Street0.4 km