Postcode insights

SY21 0RB

Watergate Street

Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl

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Detailed insights for SY21 0RB

Overview

Postcode SY21 0RB 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 Llanfair Caereinion & Caersws area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Llanfair Caereinion & Caersws is £43,549 per year. The nearest station is Welshpool, about 7.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Llanfair Caereinion & Caersws has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,199 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Llanfair Caereinion & Caersws has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Llanfair Caereinion & Caersws is £43,549 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Welshpool located about 7.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
299.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.14(-67%)
Other theft
2.93(-36%)
Public order
2.34(-72%)
Shoplifting
1.76(-73%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.76(-76%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
97.34%
Other White
5
1.66%
Irish
2
0.66%
Caribbean
1
0.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
32.28%
No qualifications
52
20.47%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
41.35%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
22.56%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.02%
Social rents from council
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

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

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 0RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 0RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 2025Old Court House, High Street, Welshpool, SY21 0QYOtherFreehold£300,000
10 Oct 2025Ael-Y-Bryn, High Street, Welshpool, SY21 0QSTerracedFreehold£150,000
19 Dec 2025Alroy Cottage, Hassel Square, Welshpool, SY21 0RNTerracedFreehold£95,500
27 Feb 2026Cartrefle, Bridge Street, Welshpool, SY21 0RYTerracedFreehold£154,000
11 Jul 2025Bodhyfryd, Bridge Street, Welshpool, SY21 0RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the SY21 0RB postcode area, located within Llanfair Caereinion & Caersws, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY21 0RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Bro CaereinionWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY21 0RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY21 0RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisBanwy Industrial Estate, Powys, SY21 0SEWalking directions to Londis

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY21 0RB, 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
ParishLlanfair CaereinionW04000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Llanfair Caereinion & CaerswsW02000102
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 006BW01000460
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY21 0RB

Is SY21 0RB (Llanfair Caereinion & Caersws) safe?

The area around SY21 0RB records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.

What is the average house price near SY21 0RB?

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

What schools are near SY21 0RB?

There is 1 school close to SY21 0RB, including Ysgol Bro Caereinion. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY21 0RB?

SY21 0RB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,199 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY21 0RB (Llanfair Caereinion & Caersws) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY21 0RB 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.