SY15 6AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.2km from Hyssington in Powys. Administratively it sits within Churchstoke ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 SY15 6AU are sourced from Output Area W00002317 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY15 6AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY15 6AU.
327
55
£ 38,800 /yr
48%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Average age 55, 90% owned. SY15 6AU is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY15 6AU. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church Stretton13.3 km
- Broome15.6 km
- Welshpool15.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SY156AU · Data under Open Government Licence