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SY21 0ET

Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl

Powys

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Detailed insights for SY21 0ET

Overview

Postcode SY21 0ET is located in a remote rural village, within the Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Machynlleth & Banwy area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Machynlleth & Banwy is £41,673 per year. The nearest station is Caersws, about 10.6 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Machynlleth & Banwy has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Machynlleth & Banwy has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Machynlleth & Banwy is £41,673 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY21 0ET.

Transport

The nearest station is Caersws located about 10.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
431
Population density
7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.04(-59%)
Public order
5.02(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.51(-66%)
Other theft
2.01(-56%)
Vehicle crime
1.5(-48%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
419
97.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.16%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.46%
Other White
2
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.23%
Total population: 431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
38.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
69
18.9%
No qualifications
56
15.34%
Level 3 (A level)
54
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.58%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
51.5%
Owns with a mortgage
41
24.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
11.98%
Social rents from council
10
5.99%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.79%
Total households: 167

Property prices in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl

Median price£242,000
Price per sq ft£204
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £340K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£340,000£258
Semi-Detached2£140,000£179
Terraced6£140,000£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,000£137,475£111,000
2017£208,750£144,750£77,500
2018£220,000£124,995£76,500
2019£187,500£160,000£146,000
2020£247,500£170,000£120,000
2021£290,000£132,000£134,500
2022£408,250£177,475£156,500
2023£275,000£175,000£130,000
2024£255,000£174,750£333,750
2025£300,000£140,000£140,000
2026£355,000£154,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£98£121
2017£126£147£64
2018£163£135£112
2019£148£184£183
2020£158£145£163
2021£168£135£137
2022£283£188
2023£217£181£216
2024£238£149£233
2025£258£179£176
2026£269£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the SY21 0ET postcode area, located within Machynlleth & Banwy, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY21 0ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gareth Jones

Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Steve Witherden

Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyMontgomeryshire and GlyndwrW07000102
ParishLlanerfylW04000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Machynlleth & BanwyW02000100
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 004BW01000452
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY21 0ET

Is SY21 0ET (Machynlleth & Banwy) safe?

The area around SY21 0ET records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SY21 0ET?

The median sale price around SY21 0ET in Machynlleth & Banwy is £242,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SY21 0ET?

SY21 0ET scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 882 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY21 0ET (Machynlleth & Banwy) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY21 0ET is Steve Witherden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gareth Jones (Independent).

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.