Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY16 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY16 1BB.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY16 1BB 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.

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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SY16 1BB has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SY16 1BB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Garth Owen in Newtown (Powys). Administratively it sits within Newtown East ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY16 1BB 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area W00009783 (shared with 7 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 SY16 1BB. 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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around SY16 1BB is above average at 111 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.

Violence and sexual offences146
Anti-social behaviour37
Public order32
Shoplifting19
Criminal damage and arson17

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Red Mango0.6 km
  • Ponthafren0.7 km
  • Fit 4 Life0.6 km
  • Jacks Cafe0.5 km
  • Ponthafren0.7 km
  • + 63 more
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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

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
local_bar

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
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Ghandi Indian Tandoori Takeaway0.3 km
  • Kwai Chin0.3 km
  • Kwai Chin0.3 km
  • Enzos0.5 km
  • Fortune Court0.4 km
  • + 19 more
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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

Bus Stops

  • Cwrt Croesawdy0.1 km
  • Ladywell House0.2 km
  • Newtown (Powys) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Newtown (Powys) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Newtown (Powys) Rail Station0.3 km