Postcode insights

SY21 7HG

Erw Wen

Welshpool Gungrog

Interactive map showing SY21 7HG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SY21 7HG

Overview

Postcode SY21 7HG 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Welshpool has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,093 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Welshpool has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.5%

Approximately 8.5% 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 7HG.

Transport

The nearest station is Welshpool located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY21 7HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Welshpool

N/A

Walking directions to Welshpool

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
3,779.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.72(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.01(-46%)
Drugs
6.43(+148%)
Public order
5.84(-29%)
Other theft
5.26(+15%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
88.71%
Other White
26
8.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.57%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
25.28%
No qualifications
59
22.26%
Level 3 (A level)
57
21.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
37.69%
Owns with a mortgage
46
35.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.69%
Social rents from council
11
8.46%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 20255, Erw Wen, Welshpool, SY21 7HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
21 Feb 2025Awelon, Salop Road, Welshpool, SY21 7HBDetachedFreehold£275,000
17 Oct 20255, Abbey Terrace, Welshpool, SY21 7HATerracedFreehold£110,000
12 Sept 2025Sussex House, Salop Road, Welshpool, SY21 7EZTerracedFreehold£145,000
19 Dec 202553, Erw Wen, Welshpool, SY21 7HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY21 7HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableWelshpool High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg y TrallwngWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableWelshpool Church in Wales Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY21 7HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY21 7HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiMill Lane, Powys, SY21 7JAWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miTescoMill Ln, Welshpool SY21 7BL, Powys, SY21 7BLWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miTescoSmithfield Road, Powys, SY21 7BLWalking directions to Tesco

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY21 7HG, 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 003CW01000500
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY21 7HG

Is SY21 7HG (Welshpool) safe?

The area around SY21 7HG records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 7HG?

The median sale price around SY21 7HG 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 7HG?

There are 3 schools close to SY21 7HG, 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 7HG?

The closest station to SY21 7HG is Welshpool, about 699 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY21 7HG?

SY21 7HG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,093 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY21 7HG 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.