SY21 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.4km from Gibbet Hill in Powys. Administratively it sits within Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SY21 0DL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 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 SY21 0DL are sourced from Output Area W00002452 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY21 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY21 0DL.
376
46
£ 37,800 /yr
50%
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
No single demographic signal dominates SY21 0DL — age 46, 85% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0DL. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
SY21 0DL has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newtown (Powys)14.0 km
- Welshpool14.2 km
- Caersws14.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY210DL · Data under Open Government Licence