SY21 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the SY21 district of Powys. Administratively it sits within Rhiwcynon ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SY21 0AY represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £280k. 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area W00002606 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY21 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY21 0AY.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY21 0AY spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY21 0AY. 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
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
£ 244,000
4 sales · Mean £ 219,500
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caersws11.2 km
- Newtown (Powys)14.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY210AY · Data under Open Government Licence