SY17 5AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Caersws in Caersws. Administratively it sits within Caersws ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY17 5AJ 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 traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k. 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 SY17 5AJ are sourced from Output Area W00002310 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY17 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY17 5AJ.
326
45
£ 37,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY17 5AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, SY17 5AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY17 5AJ. The average age is 45.2. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 410,000
2 sales · Mean £ 410,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SY17 5AJ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Spar0.9 km
- Bradley & Son0.8 km
- Bradleys Costcutter0.8 km
- Premier0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Gwesty Buck0.8 km
- Village Club0.8 km
- Caersws Football Club0.8 km
- The Unicorn Hotel0.8 km
- Red Lion0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Caersws Fish Bar0.9 km
- Caersws Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caersws1.1 km
- Newtown (Powys)7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Plas Maldwyn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY175AJ · Data under Open Government Licence