Station Road is in Newtown and in Powys district. SY16 1BJ is located in the Newtown East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Newtown, SY16 1BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY16 1BH, SY16 1BW, SY16 1BZ, SY16 1BP, SY16 1BL, SY16 1DB, SY16 1BD, SY16 1BY, SY16 1BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY16 1BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 48% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 52% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 34.2% | 38.5% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 38.5% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 39.7% | 43.2% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 37.9% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 21% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 11.9% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 18.1% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 16.5% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 20.6% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 8% | 4.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95% | 92.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 88.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 88.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 411.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1137.5% higher than the Dolforwyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Dolforwyn and the 10th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 148.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopdirect Station Road, Newtown, Powys Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2016-02-10 | £912,690 |
SY16 1BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treowen C.P. School Newtown , SY16 1NJ | - not rated | 321 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd Plantation Lane , Newtown SY16 1JE | - not rated | 459 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Calon y Dderwen Park Street , SY16 1EG | - not rated | 487 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Penygloddfa C.P. School School Lane , Newtown SY16 2DF | - not rated | 755 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. (A) School Milford Road , Newtown SY16 2EH | - not rated | 859 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 1-3 Pool Road, Newtown | 62 yd | |
| Hunky Dory Rest t/a McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Pool Road | 85 yd | |
| Llys Hafren | Old Kerry Road, Newtown | 109 yd | |
| 9Thai | 16 Shortbridge Street, Newtown | 223 yd | |
| The Famous Shop | Famous Shop, Shortbridge Street | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | Kerry Road, Newtown | 32 yd | |
| uStrike Ltd | 3rd Floor Agricultural House, Old Kerry Road | 46 yd | |
| Queens Head | Pool Road, Newtown | 85 yd | |
| Pheasant | 14 Market Street, Newtown | 332 yd | |
| The Lion | Shortbridge Street, Newtown | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Kebab House | 12 Shortbridge Street, Newtown | 230 yd | |
| Ghandi Indian Tandoori Takeaway | 18 Severn Street, Newtown | 274 yd | |
| Kwai Chin | 15 Market Street, Newtown | 332 yd | |
| Rambos Flame & Grill | 38 Shortbridge Street, Newtown | 370 yd | |
| China Yummy | 7 Severn Street, Newtown | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Foodliner | 41 Broad Street, Newtown | 515 yd | |
| Tesco | Pool Road, Newtown | 549 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Llanidloes Road | 912 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Pool Road, Newtown | 1,079 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores, Pool Road | 1,089 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.