SY17 5BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Llandinam in Llandinam. Administratively it sits within Llandinam with Dolfor ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SY17 5BS is 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 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k. 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 5BS are sourced from Output Area W00002412 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY17 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY17 5BS.
266
50
£ 36,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY17 5BS — age 50, 74% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY17 5BS. The average age is 50.5. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 360,000
1 sales · Mean £ 360,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
SY17 5BS has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Dinam View B & B0.8 km
- The Lion Hotel0.2 km
- Dinam View B & B0.8 km
- The Lion Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caersws3.6 km
- Newtown (Powys)9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.2 km
- Llandinam PO0.2 km
- Llandinam Bus Shelter0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY175BS · Data under Open Government Licence