SY21 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km 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 0BS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k, up 13.5% 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area W00002456 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY21 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY21 0BS.
403
40
£ 37,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY21 0BS 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.
Area Character
SY21 0BS is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £420k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY21 0BS. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
5 sales · Mean £ 454,000
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY21 0BS has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Pandy Butchers0.8 km
- Spar - Beehive Stores0.8 km
- Einion Stores0.7 km
- Pandy Butchers0.8 km
- Spar - Beehive Stores0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Gwesty Goat0.6 km
- Goat Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Red Lion0.8 km
- Red Lion0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Llanfair Chippy0.8 km
- Llanfair Chippy0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Llanfair Light Railway1.0 km
- Llanfair Light Railway1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welshpool13.1 km
- Newtown (Powys)14.7 km
- Caersws15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Minffordd0.0 km
- Minffordd0.1 km
- Heol Bowys0.2 km
- Maes Gwyn0.2 km
- Maes Derwyn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY210BS · Data under Open Government Licence