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SY21 7QQ

Borfa Green

Welshpool Llanerchyddol

Interactive map showing SY21 7QQ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SY21 7QQ

Overview

Postcode SY21 7QQ 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 0.6 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
0.8%
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

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 7QQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Welshpool located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY21 7QQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Welshpool

N/A

Walking directions to Welshpool

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
2,642.9 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
257
99.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.77%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
36.71%
No qualifications
42
17.72%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
64.57%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.17%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202537, Maesowen, Welshpool, SY21 7QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£158,000
14 Mar 202522, Coed Y Bryn, Welshpool, SY21 7RLTerracedFreehold£132,500
03 Jul 2025Rhossili, Bronwylfa Road, Welshpool, SY21 7RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
02 May 2025Beacon View, Bronwylfa Road, Welshpool, SY21 7RDDetachedFreehold£348,000
24 Nov 202531, Brynglas, Welshpool, SY21 7TLSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY21 7QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWelshpool High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg y TrallwngWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableWelshpool Church in Wales Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY21 7QQ

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY21 7QQ, 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 7QQ

Is SY21 7QQ (Welshpool) safe?

The area around SY21 7QQ 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 7QQ?

The median sale price around SY21 7QQ 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 7QQ?

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

The closest station to SY21 7QQ is Welshpool, about 940 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY21 7QQ?

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

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