Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

BROOK STREET, SY22 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, SY22 5AW.

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Population

206

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY22 5AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SY22 5AW is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SY22 5AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brook Street, 0.0km from Llanfyllin in Llanfyllin. Administratively it sits within Llanfyllin ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY22 5AW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 SY22 5AW are sourced from Output Area W00002463 (shared with 26 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 SY22 5AW. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 119,000

1 sales · Mean £ 119,000

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

SY22 5AW has low crime rates — 46 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 offences33
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary2
Possession of weapons2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Danbys Pharmacy & General Stores0.2 km
  • Tomlinson Butchers Ltd0.1 km
  • Tomlinson Butchers Ltd0.1 km
  • Danbys Pharmacy & General Stores0.2 km
  • Spar Stores0.2 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Gwesty Cain Valley0.1 km
  • Old New Inn0.2 km
  • Cain Valley Hotel0.1 km
  • Old New Inn0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Sports Centre0.5 km
  • The Crosskeys CIC0.2 km
  • Tabernacle Chapel0.1 km
  • Tabernacle Chapel0.1 km
  • The Crosskeys CIC0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eagles Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
  • Llanfyllin Chinese0.1 km
  • Llanfyllin Chinese0.1 km
  • Eagles Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welshpool15.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cross Keys0.1 km
  • Market Square0.1 km
  • Llanfyllin High School0.3 km
  • Llanfyllin High School0.3 km
  • Llanfyllin High School0.3 km