SY16 1AE is an up-and-coming urban area on Ffordd Croesawdy, 0.8km from Garth Owen in Newtown (Powys). Administratively it sits within Newtown East ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY16 1AE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £124k, 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 SY16 1AE are sourced from Output Area W00009783 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FFORDD CROESAWDY, SY16 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FFORDD CROESAWDY, SY16 1AE.
295
45
£ 36,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY16 1AE 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.
Area Character
With 57% social renting, SY16 1AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY16 1AE. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 124,000
1 sales · Mean £ 124,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY16 1AE is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Poundstretcher Limited1.0 km
- Red Mango0.6 km
- Ponthafren0.7 km
- Fit 4 Life0.6 km
- Jacks Cafe0.5 km
- + 65 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Canal General Stores0.7 km
- Olivers0.6 km
- Meatmasters Butchery0.4 km
- ABC Polish Shop Newtown Ltd0.3 km
- Cracked Wheat Organics0.7 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Elephant & Castle Hotel Ltd0.6 km
- Bell Hotel0.8 km
- Elephant & Castle Hotel Ltd0.6 km
- Yesterdays Guest House0.5 km
- Bell Hotel0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Wetherspoons0.6 km
- Victoria Vaults0.6 km
- Wetherspoons0.6 km
- Football Club Refreshment Hut0.5 km
- Newtown AFC Ltd0.5 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Ghandi Indian Tandoori Takeaway0.2 km
- Kwai Chin0.3 km
- Kwai Chin0.3 km
- Enzos0.5 km
- Fortune Court0.4 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Spar Foodliner0.5 km
- Spar Foodliner0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newtown (Powys)0.2 km
- Caersws8.1 km
- Welshpool20.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cwrt Croesawdy0.1 km
- Newtown (Powys) Rail Station0.2 km
- Newtown (Powys) Rail Station0.2 km
- Newtown (Powys) Rail Station0.2 km
- Ladywell House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY161AE · Data under Open Government Licence