Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY18 6AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY18 6AQ.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 51, SY18 6AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SY18 6AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Green, Upper in Llanidloes. Administratively it sits within Llanidloes ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY18 6AQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 SY18 6AQ are sourced from Output Area W00002486 (shared with 22 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 SY18 6AQ. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

SY18 6AQ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bradleys Peugeot0.5 km
  • Siop yr Oen Butchers0.4 km
  • Talerddig Bakery0.3 km
  • The Fish Deli0.4 km
  • Evans Fruit & Veg0.5 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Angel Hotel0.5 km
  • The Mount Inn0.4 km
  • The Stag Inn0.5 km
  • Angel Inn0.5 km
  • Crown & Anchor Inn0.4 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Cobblers Tearoom0.5 km
  • Cobblers Tearoom0.5 km
  • Llanidloes Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Pwdin0.5 km
  • Goa Lounge0.3 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • New Welcome0.4 km
  • Llanidloes Kebab House0.4 km
  • Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar0.3 km
  • Evans Fishbar Ltd0.3 km
  • New Welcome0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Unicorn0.3 km
  • The Unicorn0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores0.5 km
  • Co-operative Stores0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caersws10.5 km
  • Newtown (Powys)17.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Groe0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • The Groe0.3 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.3 km