Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

BANK STREET, SY22 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANK STREET, SY22 5AS.

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Population

426

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY22 5AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 40, SY22 5AS 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 5AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bank Street, 0.1km from Llanfyllin in Llanfyllin. Administratively it sits within Llanfyllin ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY22 5AS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% 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 5AS are sourced from Output Area W00009785 (shared with 14 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 5AS. The average age is 40.1. 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 Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

SY22 5AS 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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary2
Possession of weapons2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Sports Centre0.4 km
  • The Crosskeys CIC0.1 km
  • Tabernacle Chapel0.1 km
  • Tabernacle Chapel0.1 km
  • The Crosskeys CIC0.1 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eagles Fish and Chip Shop0.0 km
  • Llanfyllin Chinese0.1 km
  • Llanfyllin Chinese0.1 km
  • Eagles Fish and Chip Shop0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welshpool15.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cross Keys0.0 km
  • Market Square0.1 km
  • Llanfyllin High School0.2 km
  • Llanfyllin High School0.2 km
  • Llanfyllin High School0.3 km