SY16 1ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Latham Drive, 0.4km from Garth Owen in Newtown (Powys). Administratively it sits within Newtown Central and South ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SY16 1ED represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £109k, 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area W00002552 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LATHAM DRIVE, SY16 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LATHAM DRIVE, SY16 1ED.
238
52
£ 35,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY16 1ED falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SY16 1ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 64% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY16 1ED. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 131,000
2 sales · Mean £ 131,000
Flat
£ 60,500
2 sales · Mean £ 60,500
Terraced
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY16 1ED is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- ABC Polish Shop Newtown Ltd0.7 km
- Cracked Wheat Organics0.8 km
- Stans0.9 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- PVs Express0.4 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bell Hotel1.0 km
- Yesterdays Guest House0.8 km
- Elephant & Castle Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- Bell Hotel1.0 km
- Elephant & Castle Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- 23 Social0.7 km
- Buck Inn0.6 km
- Cedewain Masonic Lodge0.8 km
- The Steam Mill0.7 km
- The Sportsman Inn0.7 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Market Kitchen0.6 km
- Newtown Community Cafe0.7 km
- The Orangery1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- Cafe Glitz0.6 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar Foodliner0.7 km
- Spar Foodliner0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Enzos0.7 km
- Fortune Court0.6 km
- Garth Owen Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- Newtown Kebab House0.7 km
- Rambos Flame & Grill0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newtown (Powys)0.7 km
- Caersws7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hill View Close0.2 km
- Hill View Close0.2 km
- Trehafren Roundabout0.3 km
- Llys Dulais0.3 km
- Llys Dulais0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY161ED · Data under Open Government Licence