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SY21 7PR

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Welshpool Llanerchyddol

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Detailed insights for SY21 7PR

Overview

Postcode SY21 7PR is located in a rural town, within the Welshpool Llanerchyddol 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 0.7 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
1.6%
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

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 7PR.

Transport

The nearest station is Welshpool located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY21 7PR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Welshpool

N/A

Walking directions to Welshpool

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
1,295.8 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
295
96.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.98%
Chinese
2
0.65%
Pakistani
2
0.65%
Caribbean
1
0.33%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
32.2%
Level 3 (A level)
54
20.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.29%
No qualifications
38
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
64.34%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.53%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.1%
Other social rented
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Welshpool Llanerchyddol

Median price£196,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)15
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £255K

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Welshpool Llanerchyddol area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £535,000.

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 Llanerchyddol over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£260,000£222
Terraced3£196,000£194
Semi-Detached5£175,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Welshpool Llanerchyddol

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welshpool Llanerchyddol.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£112,250£137,500
2017£165,000£132,750£103,500
2018£204,475£140,000£115,000
2019£187,500£130,000£120,000
2020£184,500£130,000£120,500
2021£265,000£157,000£134,500
2022£287,000£172,500£136,250
2023£213,250£170,000£149,950
2024£225,000£163,750£129,500
2025£282,500£173,500£180,000
2026£250,000£196,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welshpool Llanerchyddol.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welshpool Llanerchyddol.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£164£138
2017£174£159£147
2018£193£169£148
2019£166£153£137
2020£226£156£141
2021£193£158£139
2022£289£203£183
2023£287£193£199
2024£225£190£171
2025£222£225£218
2026£179£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Welshpool Llanerchyddol.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 202521, Trem Hafren, Welshpool, SY21 7PSDetachedFreehold£212,500
02 Oct 20259, Brookfield Road, Welshpool, SY21 7PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000
28 Apr 2025Ty Trace, Blue Bell Drive, Welshpool, SY21 7PXTerracedFreehold£166,500
30 Sept 20258, Bluebell Close, Welshpool, SY21 7NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
19 Sept 2025The Woodlands, Bronybuckley, Welshpool, SY21 7NQDetachedFreehold£162,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY21 7PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableWelshpool High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableWelshpool Church in Wales Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg y TrallwngWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY21 7PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY21 7PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miWelshpool Post Office31 Broad Street, Welshpool, SY21 7RRWalking directions to Welshpool Post Office

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Graham Charles Breeze

Welshpool Llanerchyddol - 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
ParishWelshpoolW04000352
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WelshpoolW02000099
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 003DW01000501
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY21 7PR

Is SY21 7PR (Welshpool) safe?

The area around SY21 7PR 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 7PR?

The median sale price around SY21 7PR in Welshpool is £196,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY21 7PR?

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

What is the nearest station to SY21 7PR?

The closest station to SY21 7PR is Welshpool, about 1,159 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY21 7PR?

SY21 7PR 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 7PR (Welshpool) in Parliament and on the local council?

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