SY15 6LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cefn Y Coed in Powys. Administratively it sits within Dolforwyn ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY15, SY15 6LW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £675k. 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 6LW are sourced from Output Area W00002341 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CEFN Y COED, SY15 6LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CEFN Y COED, SY15 6LW.
315
47
£ 38,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY15 6LW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SY15 6LW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £675k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £675k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY15 6LW. The average age is 46.6. 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
Detached
£ 257,500
3 sales · Mean £ 386,833
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newtown (Powys)7.7 km
- Welshpool14.5 km
- Caersws15.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SY156LW · Data under Open Government Licence