SY17 5EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carno Road, 0.5km from Caersws in Powys. Administratively it sits within Caersws ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SY17 5EF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, 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 5EF are sourced from Output Area W00002307 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARNO ROAD, SY17 5EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARNO ROAD, SY17 5EF.
222
52
£ 37,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY17 5EF 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY17 5EF spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. 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 SY17 5EF. The average age is 52.0. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 153,500
3 sales · Mean £ 142,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY17 5EF has low crime rates — 26 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Spar0.1 km
- Bradley & Son0.0 km
- Bradleys Costcutter0.0 km
- Premier0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Gwesty Buck0.1 km
- Village Club0.1 km
- Caersws Football Club0.2 km
- The Unicorn Hotel0.2 km
- Red Lion0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Caersws Fish Bar0.1 km
- Caersws Fish Bar0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caersws0.3 km
- Newtown (Powys)8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Buck Inn0.2 km
- Buck Inn0.2 km
- Caersws Rail Station0.2 km
- Caersws Rail Station0.2 km
- The Unicorn Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY175EF · Data under Open Government Licence