How much do houses cost in SY17 5BE?

The average property price in SY17 5BE is currently around £337k.

What is the population of SY17 5BE?

The population for the SY17 5BE area is approximately 349 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY17 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY17 5BE.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10

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4/10

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Area Character

SY17 5BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY17 5BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Oakley Park in Powys. Administratively it sits within Llandinam with Dolfor ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY17, SY17 5BE 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 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £337k. 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 5BE are sourced from Output Area W00002413 (shared with 20 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 SY17 5BE. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active

FT: 39%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 337,500

1 sales · Mean £ 337,500

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Caersws6.1 km
Newtown (Powys)12.8 km