Postcode insights

SY21 7TT

Welshpool Castle

Powys

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Detailed insights for SY21 7TT

Overview

Postcode SY21 7TT 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 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 0.2 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
61%
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

61%

Approximately 61.0% 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 7TT.

Transport

The nearest station is Welshpool located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY21 7TT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Welshpool

N/A

Walking directions to Welshpool

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
2,483.4 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
209
79.47%
Other White
35
13.31%
Other Asian
8
3.04%
Other
5
1.9%
Irish
2
0.76%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
37.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
18.1%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
72
49.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
19.86%
Social rents from council
17
11.64%
Owns outright
13
8.9%
Owns with a mortgage
11
7.53%
Total households: 146

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7TT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7TT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 20259, Greenfields, Welshpool, SY21 7BWTerracedFreehold£220,000
29 Apr 20258, Greenfields, Welshpool, SY21 7BWTerracedFreehold£170,000
15 Jan 202644, Caeglas, Welshpool, SY21 7BTDetachedFreehold£205,000
29 Oct 2025Newlands, Lambert Road, Welshpool, SY21 7BPTerracedFreehold£200,000
29 May 2025Ty Ni, Lambert Road, Welshpool, SY21 7BPDetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY21 7TT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg y TrallwngWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableWelshpool High SchoolWelsh 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 7TT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY21 7TT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoMill Ln, Welshpool SY21 7BL, Powys, SY21 7BLWalking directions to Tesco
0.1 miAldiMill Lane, Powys, SY21 7JAWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTescoSmithfield Road, Powys, SY21 7BLWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miMorrisonsBerriew Street, Powys, SY21 7SQWalking directions to Morrisons
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 7TT, 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 003BW01000499
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced2003-11-01

Frequently asked questions about SY21 7TT

Is SY21 7TT (Welshpool) safe?

The area around SY21 7TT 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 7TT?

The median sale price around SY21 7TT 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 7TT?

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

What is the nearest station to SY21 7TT?

The closest station to SY21 7TT is Welshpool, about 357 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY21 7TT?

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

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