Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY22 5DE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

335

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY22 5DE 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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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 35% social renting, SY22 5DE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SY22 5DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Llanfyllin in Llanfyllin. Administratively it sits within Llanfyllin ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY22 5DE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 5DE are sourced from Output Area W00009786 (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 5DE. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around SY22 5DE is moderate at 55 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 offences41
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary2
Possession of weapons2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Danbys Pharmacy & General Stores0.4 km
  • Tomlinson Butchers Ltd0.4 km
  • Tomlinson Butchers Ltd0.4 km
  • Danbys Pharmacy & General Stores0.4 km
  • Spar Stores0.4 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Sports Centre0.2 km
  • The Crosskeys CIC0.1 km
  • Tabernacle Chapel0.3 km
  • Tabernacle Chapel0.3 km
  • The Crosskeys CIC0.1 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welshpool14.8 km

Bus Stops

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