Postcode insights

SY15 6NQ

Nant Y Felin

Dolforwyn

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Detailed insights for SY15 6NQ

Overview

Postcode SY15 6NQ is located in a remote rural village, within the Dolforwyn ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Abermule, Churchstoke & Kerry area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abermule, Churchstoke & Kerry is £46,402 per year. The nearest station is Newtown (Powys), about 3.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Abermule, Churchstoke & Kerry has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,432 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Abermule, Churchstoke & Kerry has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Abermule, Churchstoke & Kerry is £46,402 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY15 6NQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Newtown (Powys) located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
481
Population density
65.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.11(-32%)
Other theft
6.88(+50%)
Public order
4.42(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.95(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.97(-85%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
462
96.25%
Other White
8
1.67%
Irish
6
1.25%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.42%
Other Asian
1
0.21%
Total population: 480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
35.81%
No qualifications
69
17.65%
Level 3 (A level)
66
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
7.93%
Total 16+ residents: 391

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
93
47.69%
Owns with a mortgage
68
34.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
9.74%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.59%
Other social rented
5
2.56%
Total households: 195

Property prices in Dolforwyn

Median price£277,500
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £340K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £233 per square foot) in Dolforwyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dolforwyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£327,500£247
Semi-Detached4£257,500£216
Terraced4£169,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dolforwyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dolforwyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203,000£145,500£122,500
2017£213,000£140,500£137,750
2018£262,500£143,250£150,000
2019£229,000£122,000£128,000
2020£235,000£170,500£168,000
2021£270,000£195,000£165,000
2022£342,000£232,500£182,500
2023£257,000£162,500£200,000
2024£330,000£155,000£165,000
2025£330,000£190,000£165,000
2026£378,000£280,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dolforwyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dolforwyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£160£146
2017£165£154£157
2018£170£167£153
2019£204£143
2020£196£187£159
2021£203£215£187
2022£259£196£176
2023£272£209£204
2024£286£215£176
2025£295£201£203
2026£206£216£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dolforwyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dolforwyn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY15 6NQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY15 6NQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202616, Nant Y Felin, Montgomery, SY15 6NQDetachedFreehold£420,000
06 Feb 202623, Felin Hafren, Montgomery, SY15 6NESemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
14 Mar 2025The Stores House, Montgomery, SY15 6NDDetachedFreehold£330,000
28 Feb 2025Ivy Cottage, Montgomery, SY15 6NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
16 Dec 202547, Long Meadow, Montgomery, SY15 6JSTerracedFreehold£138,000

Schools

In the SY15 6NQ postcode area, located within Abermule, Churchstoke & Kerry, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY15 6NQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableAbermule Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableThe PotteriesWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY15 6NQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gareth Michael Pugh

Dolforwyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Member of parliament

Steve Witherden

Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyMontgomeryshire and GlyndwrW07000102
WardDolforwynW05001129
ParishAbermule with LlandyssilW04000296
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Abermule, Churchstoke & KerryW02000103
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 007BW01000439
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced2007-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY15 6NQ

Is SY15 6NQ (Abermule, Churchstoke & Kerry) safe?

The area around SY15 6NQ records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and other theft.

What is the average house price near SY15 6NQ?

The median sale price around SY15 6NQ in Abermule, Churchstoke & Kerry is £277,500 (about £233 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY15 6NQ?

There are 2 schools close to SY15 6NQ, including Abermule Primary School and The Potteries. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY15 6NQ?

SY15 6NQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,432 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY15 6NQ (Abermule, Churchstoke & Kerry) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY15 6NQ is Steve Witherden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gareth Michael Pugh (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.