SY22 5AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridge Street, 0.1km from Llanfyllin in Llanfyllin. Administratively it sits within Llanfyllin ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.5% 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 SY22 5AU are sourced from Output Area W00009785 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, SY22 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, SY22 5AU.
426
40
£ 36,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY22 5AU 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 40, SY22 5AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £100k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY22 5AU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 92,000
11 sales · Mean £ 97,954
Semi-Detached
£ 95,250
4 sales · Mean £ 106,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY22 5AU 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 Stores0.2 km
- Tomlinson Butchers Ltd0.1 km
- Tomlinson Butchers Ltd0.1 km
- Danbys Pharmacy & General Stores0.2 km
- Spar Stores0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, 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, Cafe
8 nearby- Sports Centre0.5 km
- The Crosskeys CIC0.2 km
- Tabernacle Chapel0.0 km
- Tabernacle Chapel0.0 km
- The Crosskeys CIC0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Eagles Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
- Llanfyllin Chinese0.1 km
- Llanfyllin Chinese0.1 km
- Eagles Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welshpool15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Keys0.1 km
- Market Square0.1 km
- Llanfyllin High School0.3 km
- Llanfyllin High School0.3 km
- Llanfyllin High School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY225AU · Data under Open Government Licence