SY22 5AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Street, 0.0km from Llanfyllin in Llanfyllin. Administratively it sits within Llanfyllin ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 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 5AJ are sourced from Output Area W00002463 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET STREET, SY22 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, SY22 5AJ.
206
44
£ 36,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY22 5AJ 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.
Area Character
SY22 5AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY22 5AJ. The average age is 43.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY22 5AJ has low crime rates — 46 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Danbys Pharmacy & General Stores0.1 km
- Tomlinson Butchers Ltd0.0 km
- Tomlinson Butchers Ltd0.0 km
- Danbys Pharmacy & General Stores0.1 km
- Spar Stores0.1 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Gwesty Cain Valley0.0 km
- Old New Inn0.1 km
- Cain Valley Hotel0.0 km
- Old New Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Sports Centre0.5 km
- The Crosskeys CIC0.2 km
- Tabernacle Chapel0.1 km
- Tabernacle Chapel0.1 km
- The Crosskeys CIC0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Eagles Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
- Llanfyllin Chinese0.0 km
- Llanfyllin Chinese0.0 km
- Eagles Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welshpool15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Market Square0.0 km
- Cross Keys0.1 km
- Llanfyllin High School0.3 km
- Llanfyllin High School0.3 km
- Llanfyllin High School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY225AJ · Data under Open Government Licence