SY18 6BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Green, Lower in Llanidloes. Administratively it sits within Llanidloes ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY18 6BF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 31 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 6BF are sourced from Output Area W00002486 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY18 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY18 6BF.
216
51
£ 36,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SY18 6BF is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY18 6BF. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY18 6BF has low crime rates — 31 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
22 nearby- Bradleys Peugeot0.5 km
- Siop yr Oen Butchers0.5 km
- Talerddig Bakery0.4 km
- The Fish Deli0.5 km
- Evans Fruit & Veg0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Angel Hotel0.6 km
- The Mount Inn0.5 km
- The Stag Inn0.6 km
- Angel Inn0.6 km
- Crown & Anchor Inn0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Cobblers Tearoom0.6 km
- Cobblers Tearoom0.6 km
- Llanidloes Pharmacy0.4 km
- Pwdin0.6 km
- Goa Lounge0.4 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- New Welcome0.4 km
- Llanidloes Kebab House0.5 km
- Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar0.4 km
- Evans Fishbar Ltd0.5 km
- New Welcome0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Unicorn0.4 km
- The Unicorn0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.7 km
- Co-operative Stores0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caersws10.3 km
- Newtown (Powys)17.1 km
Bus Stops
- Llanidloes & District Hospital0.3 km
- Post Office0.4 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY186BF · Data under Open Government Licence