Tan Y Mur is in Montgomery and in Montgomeryshire district. SY15 6PR is located in the Forden and Montgomery electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tan Y Mur, Montgomery, SY15 6PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY15 6PT, SY15 6PP, SY15 6PW, SY15 6PS, SY15 6PF, SY15 6PH, SY15 6PX, SY15 6PN, SY15 6ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY15 6PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 30.6% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 43.1% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 12% | 13.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 42.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 38.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 21% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 15.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 29.6% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 95.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 95.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tan Y Mur was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% higher than the Berriew and Castle Caereinion average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tan Y Mur has the 18th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Berriew and Castle Caereinion and the 179th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tan Y Mur, Montgomery, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-09-07 | £242,358 |
| 12 Tan Y Mur, Montgomery, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2022-09-12 | £236,876 |
| 8 Tan Y Mur, Montgomery, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-03-31 | £270,812 |
| 5 Tan Y Mur, Montgomery, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,250 | 2021-06-30 | £227,934 |
| 9 Tan Y Mur, Montgomery, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-25 | £247,418 |
SY15 6PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery Chirbury , SY15 6BN | 2out of 4 | 4,802 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery C.I.W. School Montgomery , SY15 6QA | - not rated | 344 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Forden C.I.W. School Forden , Welshpool SY21 8NE | - not rated | 5,115 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Kitchen | Broad Street, Montgomery | 177 yd | |
| Ivy House Tea Shop and Gallery | Ivy House, Church Bank | 224 yd | |
| The Cottage | Pool Road, Montgomery | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | Castle Street, Montgomery | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Montgomery Fish Bar | Old Butchers Shop, Broad Street | 178 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.