SY19 7BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Staylittle in Powys. Administratively it sits within Llanidloes ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SY19 7BZ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £241k, up 44.3% 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 SY19 7BZ are sourced from Output Area W00002290 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY19 7BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY19 7BZ.
241
49
£ 36,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SY19 7BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 44.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY19 7BZ. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 241,250
2 sales · Mean £ 241,250
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Staylittle Stores0.6 km
- Staylittle Stores0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Lodge at Staylittle0.6 km
- The Lodge at Staylittle0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caersws14.5 km
- Machynlleth16.6 km
- Dovey Junction19.6 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY197BZ · Data under Open Government Licence