Postcode insights

SY21 9BW

Welshpool Llanerchyddol

Powys

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Detailed insights for SY21 9BW

Overview

Postcode SY21 9BW is located in a rural hamlet, 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 1.3 miles away.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3%
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

3%

Approximately 3.0% 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 9BW.

Transport

The nearest station is Welshpool located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
169
Population density
31 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
156
92.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.96%
Other White
5
2.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.59%
Irish
1
0.59%
Total population: 169

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
32.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
18%
No qualifications
21
14%
Level 3 (A level)
21
14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 150

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
65.15%
Owns with a mortgage
15
22.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
6.06%
Other forms of private rent
2
3.03%
Social rents from council
1
1.52%
Total households: 66

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 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 9BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 9BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 2025Meadowbrook Cottage, Welshpool, SY21 9BPDetachedFreehold£535,000

Schools

In the SY21 9BW postcode area, located within Welshpool, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY21 9BW, 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 9BW

Is SY21 9BW (Welshpool) safe?

The area around SY21 9BW 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 9BW?

The median sale price around SY21 9BW in Welshpool is £196,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SY21 9BW?

SY21 9BW 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 9BW (Welshpool) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY21 9BW 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.