Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

VINE SQUARE, SY22 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VINE SQUARE, SY22 5BS.

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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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY22 5BS's 67% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY22 5BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vine Square, 0.1km from Llanfyllin in Llanfyllin. Administratively it sits within Llanfyllin ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY22 5BS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 67% 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 £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5BS 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 5BS. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 90,000

1 sales · Mean £ 90,000

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

SY22 5BS 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 Stores0.1 km
  • Tomlinson Butchers Ltd0.1 km
  • Tomlinson Butchers Ltd0.1 km
  • Danbys Pharmacy & General Stores0.1 km
  • Spar Stores0.1 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Sports Centre0.5 km
  • The Crosskeys CIC0.3 km
  • Tabernacle Chapel0.2 km
  • Tabernacle Chapel0.2 km
  • The Crosskeys CIC0.3 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eagles Fish and Chip Shop0.2 km
  • Llanfyllin Chinese0.1 km
  • Llanfyllin Chinese0.1 km
  • Eagles Fish and Chip Shop0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welshpool15.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Square0.1 km
  • Cross Keys0.1 km
  • Llanfyllin High School0.4 km
  • Llanfyllin High School0.4 km
  • Llanfyllin High School0.4 km