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SY21 7LE

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Welshpool Castle

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Detailed insights for SY21 7LE

Overview

Postcode SY21 7LE is located in a rural town, within the Welshpool Castle ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Welshpool area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.7%
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 1,125 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Welshpool has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% 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 7LE.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for SY21 7LE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Welshpool

N/A

Walking directions to Welshpool

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
3,841.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.23(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.63(-34%)
Other theft
7.72(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.45(-26%)
Burglary
5.45(+133%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
180
72.87%
Other White
52
21.05%
Roma
5
2.02%
Indian
3
1.21%
Other Asian
3
1.21%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
30.4%
No qualifications
43
18.94%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
60.54%
Owns outright
31
21.09%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.16%
Other forms of private rent
11
7.48%
Social rents from council
3
2.04%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Welshpool Castle

Median price£197,000
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £220K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Welshpool Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £340,000.

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 Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£280,000£244
Terraced8£197,500£256
Semi-Detached4£162,750£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Welshpool Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welshpool Castle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£99,500£100,500
2017£221,250£133,250£100,000
2018£150,500£174,000£128,000
2019£220,000£118,000£105,000
2020£205,000£118,000£123,000
2021£253,500£137,500£147,000
2022£311,000£185,000£140,000
2023£225,000£207,000£141,750
2024£217,500£190,500£140,000
2025£335,000£163,500£150,750
2026£205,000£162,000£267,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welshpool Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welshpool Castle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£408£142£140
2017£216£183£186
2018£223£167£172
2019£272£151£176
2020£163£135£173
2021£234£162£153
2022£229£177£198
2023£252£223£151
2024£225£175£185
2025£252£167£200
2026£244£259£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welshpool Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 202518, Church Street, Welshpool, SY21 7DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000
01 Jul 20253, Hopkins Passage, Welshpool, SY21 7SEOtherFreehold£100,000
01 Jul 202514, Broad Street, Welshpool, SY21 7SDOtherFreehold£150,000
09 Dec 202541, Broad Street, Welshpool, SY21 7RROtherFreehold£190,000
03 Oct 202542, Broad Street, Welshpool, SY21 7RROtherFreehold£150,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY21 7LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableWelshpool Church in Wales Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg y TrallwngWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableWelshpool High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Richard Wilfrid Church

Welshpool Castle - 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 CastleW05001172
ParishWelshpoolW04000352
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WelshpoolW02000099
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 003DW01000501
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SY21 7LE

Is SY21 7LE (Welshpool) safe?

The area around SY21 7LE records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7LE?

The median sale price around SY21 7LE in Welshpool is £197,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY21 7LE?

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

What is the nearest station to SY21 7LE?

The closest station to SY21 7LE is Welshpool, about 621 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY21 7LE?

SY21 7LE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,125 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY21 7LE is Steve Witherden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Wilfrid Church (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.