Postcode insights

SY21 0QJ

Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn

Powys

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Detailed insights for SY21 0QJ

Overview

Postcode SY21 0QJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn 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 12.7 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 0QJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Caersws located about 12.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
7.3 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
248
98.41%
Other White
3
1.19%
Irish
1
0.4%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
39.74%
Level 3 (A level)
48
20.96%
No qualifications
35
15.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
68.38%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.69%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.27%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn

Median price£212,250
Price per sq ft£251
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £369K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £212,250 (about £251 per square foot) in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £623,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£383,750£240
Semi-Detached4£199,750£273
Flats1£169,000£187
Terraced5£150,000£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£191,500£125,000
2017£305,000£90,000
2018£295,000£129,000
2019£210,000£132,000
2020£257,000£163,725
2021£320,000£207,500
2022£319,000£160,000
2023£387,500£190,000
2024£370,000£130,000
2025£382,500£187,250
2026£403,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£156£143
2017£162£76
2018£154£185
2019£177£139
2020£174£180
2021£211£181
2022£259£192
2023£175£211
2024£264£114
2025£265£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the SY21 0QJ 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 0QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bryn Davies

Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Steve Witherden

Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyMontgomeryshire and GlyndwrW07000102
ParishBanwyW04000250
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 0QJ

Is SY21 0QJ (Machynlleth & Banwy) safe?

The area around SY21 0QJ 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 0QJ?

The median sale price around SY21 0QJ in Machynlleth & Banwy is £212,250 (about £251 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SY21 0QJ?

SY21 0QJ 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 0QJ (Machynlleth & Banwy) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY21 0QJ is Steve Witherden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bryn Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.