Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

WELL LANE, SY18 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELL LANE, SY18 6BA.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY18 6BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SY18 6BA is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SY18 6BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Well Lane, 0.2km from Green, Lower in Powys. Administratively it sits within Llanidloes ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, 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 SY18 6BA are sourced from Output Area W00002484 (shared with 13 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 6BA. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

SY18 6BA has low crime rates — 23 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bradleys Peugeot0.2 km
  • Siop yr Oen Butchers0.4 km
  • Talerddig Bakery0.4 km
  • The Fish Deli0.4 km
  • Evans Fruit & Veg0.3 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Angel Hotel0.4 km
  • The Mount Inn0.5 km
  • The Stag Inn0.3 km
  • Angel Inn0.4 km
  • Crown & Anchor Inn0.4 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • New Welcome0.4 km
  • Llanidloes Kebab House0.4 km
  • Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar0.4 km
  • Evans Fishbar Ltd0.5 km
  • New Welcome0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Unicorn0.4 km
  • The Unicorn0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores0.6 km
  • Co-operative Stores0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caersws10.1 km
  • Newtown (Powys)16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Llanidloes Army Cadet Centre0.2 km
  • Llanidloes Army Cadet Centre0.2 km
  • Post Office0.4 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.4 km