Postcode insights

SY21 7EG

Salop Road

Welshpool Gungrog

Interactive map showing SY21 7EG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SY21 7EG

Overview

Postcode SY21 7EG is located in a rural town, within the Welshpool Gungrog ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Welshpool area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Welshpool is £37,717 per year. The nearest station is Welshpool, about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Welshpool has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Welshpool has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Welshpool is £37,717 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY21 7EG.

Transport

The nearest station is Welshpool located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY21 7EG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Welshpool

N/A

Walking directions to Welshpool

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
5,202.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.34(+96%)
Public order
17.8(+117%)
Shoplifting
15.37(+139%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.75(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.71(+32%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
89.29%
Other White
25
8.12%
Other Black
4
1.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.65%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
30.94%
No qualifications
48
18.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.36%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.47%
Apprenticeship
23
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
34.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
32.39%
Owns with a mortgage
39
27.46%
Social rents from council
3
2.11%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.11%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Welshpool Gungrog

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)13
Typical range (middle 50%)£171K – £273K

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Welshpool Gungrog area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,015,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Welshpool Gungrog over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£322,000£325
Semi-Detached6£186,000£237
Terraced4£160,050£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Welshpool Gungrog

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welshpool Gungrog.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145,500£130,000£164,250
2017£189,000£128,876£150,000
2018£185,000£124,000£116,500
2019£185,000£139,500£107,250
2020£210,000£149,975£115,000
2021£252,500£180,000£147,250
2022£325,000£177,500£160,950
2023£280,000£180,000£133,750
2024£330,000£170,000£190,000
2025£275,000£191,000£165,000
2026£171,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welshpool Gungrog.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welshpool Gungrog.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£148£161
2017£182£155£136
2018£177£150£120
2019£235£181£132
2020£193£170£163
2021£164£165£154
2022£253£200£174
2023£261£193£174
2024£207£184£189
2025£306£232£176
2026£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welshpool Gungrog.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Welshpool Gungrog in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202513, Salop Road, Welshpool, SY21 7EGTerracedFreehold£272,500
13 Mar 202518, Hafan Deg, Welshpool, SY21 7DWFlatsLeasehold£87,950
15 Jan 202644, Caeglas, Welshpool, SY21 7BTDetachedFreehold£205,000
31 Mar 202539, Salop Road, Welshpool, SY21 7EATerracedFreehold£222,500
29 Oct 2025Newlands, Lambert Road, Welshpool, SY21 7BPTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the SY21 7EG postcode area, located within Welshpool, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY21 7EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableWelshpool High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg y TrallwngWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableWelshpool Church in Wales Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY21 7EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY21 7EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiMill Lane, Powys, SY21 7JAWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTescoMill Ln, Welshpool SY21 7BL, Powys, SY21 7BLWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miTescoSmithfield Road, Powys, SY21 7BLWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miWelshpool Post Office31 Broad Street, Welshpool, SY21 7RRWalking directions to Welshpool Post Office
0.3 miMorrisonsBerriew Street, Powys, SY21 7SQWalking directions to Morrisons

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY21 7EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carol Elaine Robinson

Welshpool Gungrog - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Steve Witherden

Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyMontgomeryshire and GlyndwrW07000102
WardWelshpool GungrogW05001173
ParishWelshpoolW04000352
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WelshpoolW02000099
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 003BW01000499
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY21 7EG

Is SY21 7EG (Welshpool) safe?

The area around SY21 7EG records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SY21 7EG?

The median sale price around SY21 7EG in Welshpool is £187,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY21 7EG?

There are 3 schools close to SY21 7EG, including Welshpool High School, Ysgol Gymraeg y Trallwng and Welshpool Church in Wales Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY21 7EG?

The closest station to SY21 7EG is Welshpool, about 498 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY21 7EG?

SY21 7EG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 563 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY21 7EG (Welshpool) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY21 7EG is Steve Witherden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carol Elaine Robinson (Liberal Democrats).

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.