Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY22 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY22 5AE.

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Population

151

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 51, SY22 5AE 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

SY22 5AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Llanfyllin in Llanfyllin. Administratively it sits within Llanfyllin ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY22 5AE 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 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 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 SY22 5AE are sourced from Output Area W00009784 (shared with 11 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 SY22 5AE. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

SY22 5AE has low crime rates — 42 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 offences29
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary2
Possession of weapons2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Danbys Pharmacy & General Stores0.1 km
  • Tomlinson Butchers Ltd0.2 km
  • Tomlinson Butchers Ltd0.2 km
  • Danbys Pharmacy & General Stores0.1 km
  • Spar Stores0.1 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Gwesty Cain Valley0.2 km
  • Old New Inn0.1 km
  • Cain Valley Hotel0.2 km
  • Old New Inn0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Sports Centre0.7 km
  • The Crosskeys CIC0.4 km
  • Tabernacle Chapel0.2 km
  • Tabernacle Chapel0.2 km
  • The Crosskeys CIC0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eagles Fish and Chip Shop0.3 km
  • Llanfyllin Chinese0.2 km
  • Llanfyllin Chinese0.2 km
  • Eagles Fish and Chip Shop0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welshpool15.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Square0.2 km
  • Cross Keys0.3 km