Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY21 0BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

357

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

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

SY21 0BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 90% 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 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Llanfair Caereinion in Powys. Administratively it sits within Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY21 0BP represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area W00002455 (shared with 34 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 0BP. 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

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

SY21 0BP has low crime rates — 9 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 offences3
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Pandy Butchers0.4 km
  • Spar - Beehive Stores0.3 km
  • Einion Stores0.2 km
  • Pandy Butchers0.4 km
  • Spar - Beehive Stores0.3 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 Lion0.3 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 Railway0.6 km
  • Llanfair Light Railway0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welshpool12.5 km
  • Newtown (Powys)14.9 km
  • Caersws16.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Watergate Street0.2 km
  • Wynnstay0.2 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Sheffield House0.3 km
  • Llanfair Caereinion War Memorial0.3 km