SY21 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Cefn Coch in Powys. Administratively it sits within Rhiwcynon ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 SY21 0AF are sourced from Output Area W00002606 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY21 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY21 0AF.
559
47
£ 37,800 /yr
55%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY21 0AF — age 47, 83% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY21 0AF. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cefn Coch Inn0.3 km
- Cefn Coch Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caersws11.0 km
- Newtown (Powys)12.8 km
- Welshpool18.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cefn Coch0.3 km
- Cefn Coch0.4 km
- Cefn Coch Inn0.4 km
- Cefn Coch Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY210AF · Data under Open Government Licence