Postcode insights

SY21 9PL

Dolwen

Guilsfield

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Detailed insights for SY21 9PL

Overview

Postcode SY21 9PL is located in a rural town, within the Guilsfield ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Four Crosses & Guilsfield area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Four Crosses & Guilsfield is £46,173 per year. The nearest station is Welshpool, about 2.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Four Crosses & Guilsfield has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,545 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Four Crosses & Guilsfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.8%

Approximately 21.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Four Crosses & Guilsfield is £46,173 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY21 9PL.

Transport

The nearest station is Welshpool located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
2,981.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.49(-43%)
Public order
5.76(-30%)
Other crime
2.66(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.66(-80%)
Other theft
2.21(-52%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
95.59%
Other Asian
3
1.32%
Other White
3
1.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.88%
Indian
1
0.44%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
42
23.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
19.23%
Level 3 (A level)
35
19.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
18.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
43.64%
Owns with a mortgage
22
20%
Social rents from council
20
18.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.73%
Other social rented
4
3.64%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Guilsfield

Median price£256,750
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £349K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £256,750 (about £289 per square foot) in Guilsfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Guilsfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£357,500£315
Semi-Detached9£230,000£289
Terraced1£172,764£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Guilsfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Guilsfield.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£289,975£190,000
2017£201,000£167,500
2018£225,000£179,500
2019£215,000£146,500
2020£276,250£140,000
2021£268,000£176,250
2022£265,000£208,998
2023£270,250£217,500
2024£287,500£225,000
2025£275,000£200,000
2026£650,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Guilsfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Guilsfield.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£212£171
2017£191£196
2018£193£196
2019£217£207
2020£242£135
2021£252£224
2022£268£198
2023£259£242
2024£245£198
2025£279£287
2026£334£297
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Guilsfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Guilsfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 9PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY21 9PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Nov 202534, Dolwen, Welshpool, SY21 9PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
27 Aug 20257, Dolwen, Welshpool, SY21 9PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£258,500
16 Oct 2025Ashdene, Welshpool, SY21 9PPDetachedFreehold£385,000
09 Dec 20252, Acrefield Avenue, Welshpool, SY21 9PNDetachedFreehold£340,000
19 Sept 20255, Acrefield Avenue, Welshpool, SY21 9PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the SY21 9PL postcode area, located within Four Crosses & Guilsfield, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY21 9PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableGuilsfield C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY21 9PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY21 9PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutterArddleen Road, Welshpool, SY21 9PPWalking directions to Costcutter

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY21 9PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian Harrison

Guilsfield - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Member of parliament

Steve Witherden

Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyMontgomeryshire and GlyndwrW07000102
WardGuilsfieldW05001133
ParishGuilsfieldW04000279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Four Crosses & GuilsfieldW02000098
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 002AW01000444
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY21 9PL

Is SY21 9PL (Four Crosses & Guilsfield) safe?

The area around SY21 9PL records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SY21 9PL?

The median sale price around SY21 9PL in Four Crosses & Guilsfield is £256,750 (about £289 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY21 9PL?

There is 1 school close to SY21 9PL, including Guilsfield C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY21 9PL?

SY21 9PL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,545 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY21 9PL (Four Crosses & Guilsfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY21 9PL is Steve Witherden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Harrison (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.