Postcode insights

SY21 7UL

Gungrog Hill

Welshpool Gungrog

Interactive map showing SY21 7UL and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SY21 7UL

Overview

Postcode SY21 7UL 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 0.9 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
47.6%
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 1,093 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

47.6%

Approximately 47.6% 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 7UL.

Transport

The nearest station is Welshpool located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY21 7UL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Welshpool

N/A

Walking directions to Welshpool

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
490
Population density
815.9 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
434
88.39%
Other White
43
8.76%
Roma
4
0.81%
Other
3
0.61%
Other Asian
2
0.41%
Total population: 491

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
86
24.02%
No qualifications
74
20.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
18.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
14.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
13.69%
Total 16+ residents: 358

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
76
41.08%
Owns with a mortgage
37
20%
Owns outright
36
19.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
11.89%
Social rents from council
12
6.49%
Total households: 185

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7UL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 7UL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202683, Gungrog Hill, Welshpool, SY21 7ULSemi-DetachedFreehold£171,000
14 Mar 2025114, Gungrog Hill, Welshpool, SY21 7ULDetachedFreehold£262,500
11 Apr 20255, Kerrison Drive, Welshpool, SY21 7UWTerracedFreehold£137,000
27 Jun 202521, Clos Bryn Y Ddol, Welshpool, SY21 7UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
01 Apr 202518, Clos Bryn Y Ddol, Welshpool, SY21 7UPDetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY21 7UL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableWelshpool High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg y TrallwngWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableWelshpool Church in Wales Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY21 7UL, 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 Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SY21 7UL

Is SY21 7UL (Welshpool) safe?

The area around SY21 7UL 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 7UL?

The median sale price around SY21 7UL 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 7UL?

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

The closest station to SY21 7UL is Welshpool, about 1,376 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY21 7UL?

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

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