SY22 6UJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Gwern in Powys. Administratively it sits within Llansantffraid ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SY22 6UJ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, down 28.9% 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 6UJ are sourced from Output Area W00002499 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY22 6UJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY22 6UJ.
222
56
£ 36,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Average age 56, 85% owned. SY22 6UJ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 28.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY22 6UJ. The average age is 55.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 205,000
3 sales · Mean £ 215,833
Detached
£ 380,000
3 sales · Mean £ 386,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
SY22 6UJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Plas yn Dinas Inn0.0 km
- Plas yn Dinas Inn0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Llanfechain Community Shop0.2 km
- Llanfechain Community Shop0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welshpool13.9 km
- Gobowen17.3 km
- Chirk19.8 km
Bus Stops
- Old School0.3 km
- Old School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY226UJ · Data under Open Government Licence