Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

BRON Y GAER, SY22 5DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRON Y GAER, SY22 5DF.

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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 5DF 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 5DF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SY22 5DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bron Y Gaer, 0.4km from Llanfyllin in Llanfyllin. Administratively it sits within Llanfyllin ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY22 5DF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, 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 5DF 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 5DF. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 95,000

1 sales · Mean £ 95,000

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

SY22 5DF has low crime rates — 34 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 offences20
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour5
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 Centre0.6 km
  • The Crosskeys CIC0.5 km
  • Tabernacle Chapel0.5 km
  • Tabernacle Chapel0.5 km
  • The Crosskeys CIC0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welshpool15.1 km

Bus Stops

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