Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

MAES CHWARAE, SY15 6DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES CHWARAE, SY15 6DN.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Average age 55, 90% owned. SY15 6DN is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

SY15 6DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Chwarae, 0.3km from Churchstoke 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k. 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 6DN are sourced from Output Area W00002317 (shared with 8 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 SY15 6DN. 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

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 185,000

5 sales · Mean £ 188,700

Semi-Detached

£ 157,000

3 sales · Mean £ 182,000

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

SY15 6DN has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Archie Lilys Butchery & Delicatessen0.6 km
  • Archie Lilys Butchery & Delicatessen0.6 km
  • Mid Counties Co-operative Foodstore0.6 km
  • Mid Counties Co-operative Foodstore0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Oakley Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
  • Oakley Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Archie Lilys Cafe Ltd0.6 km
  • Archie Lilys Cafe Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden Fish Takeaway0.1 km
  • Golden Fish Takeaway0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welshpool13.8 km
  • Newtown (Powys)16.6 km
  • Church Stretton18.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Old School House0.1 km
  • Old School House0.1 km