Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

GORN ROAD, SY18 6DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORN ROAD, SY18 6DQ.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY18 6DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 33.7% year-on-year.

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

SY18 6DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gorn Road, 0.3km from Llanidloes in Llanidloes. 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, down 33.7% year-on-year. 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 6DQ are sourced from Output Area W00002480 (shared with 9 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 6DQ. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 225,000

9 sales · Mean £ 234,166

Semi-Detached

£ 249,950

3 sales · Mean £ 236,316

Terraced

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

SY18 6DQ has low crime rates — 33 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 offences49
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order7
Shoplifting2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bradleys Peugeot0.5 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

20 nearby
  • Angel Hotel0.2 km
  • The Mount Inn0.4 km
  • The Stag Inn0.3 km
  • Angel Inn0.2 km
  • Crown & Anchor Inn0.5 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Cobblers Tearoom0.3 km
  • Cobblers Tearoom0.3 km
  • Llanidloes Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Pwdin0.3 km
  • Goa Lounge0.5 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 Ltd0.4 km
  • New Welcome0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Unicorn0.5 km
  • The Unicorn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores0.4 km
  • Co-operative Stores0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caersws10.4 km
  • Newtown (Powys)16.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Millennium Garden0.4 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
  • The Groe0.5 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.5 km
  • The Groe0.5 km