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SY22 5LN

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Llangyniew and Meifod

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Detailed insights for SY22 5LN

Overview

Postcode SY22 5LN is located in a rural hamlet, within the Llangyniew and Meifod ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Llanfyllin & Llanwyddyn area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Llanfyllin & Llanwyddyn is £44,306 per year. The nearest station is Welshpool, about 7 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Llanfyllin & Llanwyddyn has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,104 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Llanfyllin & Llanwyddyn has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Llanfyllin & Llanwyddyn is £44,306 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY22 5LN.

Transport

The nearest station is Welshpool located about 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
24.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.25(-67%)
Other theft
3.75(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.5(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.08(-72%)
Public order
1.67(-80%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
352
98.05%
Irish
2
0.56%
Other
2
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.28%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
37.81%
Level 3 (A level)
57
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
15.62%
No qualifications
45
14.06%
Apprenticeship
26
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 320

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
58.39%
Owns with a mortgage
35
23.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
11.41%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.37%
Shared ownership
1
0.67%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Llangyniew and Meifod

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)15
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £408K

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Llangyniew and Meifod area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llangyniew and Meifod over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£383,000£261
Terraced4£122,500£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llangyniew and Meifod

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llangyniew and Meifod.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,500£148,750£75,000
2017£257,500£177,500£280,000
2018£272,475£102,475£113,248
2019£300,000£245,000£115,000
2020£325,000£176,500£312,500
2021£325,000£238,500£118,500
2022£388,000£250,000£181,500
2023£332,000£140,000£180,000
2024£372,500£235,000£245,000
2025£376,500£160,000£115,000
2026£312,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llangyniew and Meifod.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llangyniew and Meifod.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£125
2017£205£171£99
2018£163£120£129
2019£211£139£166
2020£225£151£220
2021£225£252£182
2022£240£182£256
2023£232£197£197
2024£259£202
2025£296£169£185
2026£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llangyniew and Meifod.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llangyniew and Meifod in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY22 5LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY22 5LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Nov 20254, West View, Llanfyllin, SY22 5LNTerracedFreehold£65,000
17 Oct 2025Maes Y Nant, Llanfyllin, SY22 5LNDetachedFreehold£405,000
04 Apr 20251, West View, Llanfyllin, SY22 5LNTerracedFreehold£115,000
03 Apr 2025Cartrefle, Llanfyllin, SY22 5LNDetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the SY22 5LN postcode area, located within Llanfyllin & Llanwyddyn, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY22 5LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Wilkinson

Llangyniew and Meifod - 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
ParishMeifodW04000329
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Llanfyllin & LlanwyddynW02000097
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 001EW01000475
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY22 5LN

Is SY22 5LN (Llanfyllin & Llanwyddyn) safe?

The area around SY22 5LN records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 SY22 5LN?

The median sale price around SY22 5LN in Llanfyllin & Llanwyddyn is £315,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SY22 5LN?

SY22 5LN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY22 5LN (Llanfyllin & Llanwyddyn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY22 5LN is Steve Witherden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jonathan Wilkinson (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.