Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

MAES Y NEUADD, SY17 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES Y NEUADD, SY17 5DS.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY17 5DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY17 5DS spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £136k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SY17 5DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Y Neuadd, 0.4km from Caersws in Caersws. Administratively it sits within Caersws ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, 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 SY17 5DS are sourced from Output Area W00002306 (shared with 23 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 5DS. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 123,000

9 sales · Mean £ 127,000

Detached

£ 134,500

1 sales · Mean £ 134,500

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

SY17 5DS has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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 offences15
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Bradley & Son0.1 km
  • Bradleys Costcutter0.1 km
  • Premier0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Gwesty Buck0.1 km
  • Village Club0.1 km
  • Caersws Football Club0.1 km
  • The Unicorn Hotel0.1 km
  • Red Lion0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Caersws Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Caersws Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caersws0.4 km
  • Newtown (Powys)8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Buck Inn0.1 km
  • Buck Inn0.1 km
  • The Unicorn Hotel0.2 km
  • The Unicorn Hotel0.2 km
  • Caersws Rail Station0.3 km