Park Street is in Newtown and in Powys district. SY16 1EE 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 Park Street, Newtown, SY16 1EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY16 2PD, SY16 2PQ, SY16 2NX, SY16 1AF, SY16 1AP, SY16 2NP, SY16 1AR, SY16 2LR, SY16 2LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY16 1EE is primarily male, with 58.3% of the population 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 | 47.6% | 41.7% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 58.3% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 9.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SY16 1EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.1% | 52.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 20.9% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 16.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 3.7% | -4.3% | 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 | 33.9% | 41% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 45.6% | 30.8% | -14.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 20.2% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 25.6% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 8.5% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 21.1% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 17.4% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 15.9% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 94% | 87.9% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 89.9% | 81.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 10.3% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 82.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Street was 1137.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 3322.0% higher than the Dolforwyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Street has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Dolforwyn and the highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 659.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lodge Park Street, Newtown, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2016-05-05 | £321,056 |
| The Old Chapel Park Street, Newtown, Powys Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-05-01 | £183,240 |
| 1 - 2 Park Street, Newtown, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2007-08-09 | £220,932 |
| 4 Park Street, Newtown, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2005-01-20 | £227,705 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd Plantation Lane , Newtown SY16 1JE | - not rated | 213 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Calon y Dderwen Park Street , SY16 1EG | - not rated | 247 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Mary's R.C. (A) School Milford Road , Newtown SY16 2EH | - not rated | 482 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygloddfa C.P. School School Lane , Newtown SY16 2DF | - not rated | 558 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treowen C.P. School Newtown , SY16 1NJ | - not rated | 690 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Glitz | 9 Market Street, Newtown | 116 yd | |
| Market Kitchen | Newtown Market Hall, Market Street | 118 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 4 High Street, Newtown | 118 yd | |
| The Brew Hub | 13 High Street, Newtown | 119 yd | |
| Hummingbird | 11 High Street, Newtown | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant | 14 Market Street, Newtown | 116 yd | |
| Buck Inn | 19 High Street, Newtown | 138 yd | |
| The Lion | Shortbridge Street, Newtown | 156 yd | |
| Monty Club | 11 Broad Street, Newtown | 219 yd | |
| The Sportsman Inn | 17 Severn Street, Newtown | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghandi Indian Tandoori Takeaway | 18 Severn Street, Newtown | 112 yd | |
| Kwai Chin | 15 Market Street, Newtown | 116 yd | |
| Fortune Court | 18 High Street, Newtown | 133 yd | |
| Rambos Flame & Grill | 38 Shortbridge Street, Newtown | 156 yd | |
| Newtown Kebab House | 12 Shortbridge Street, Newtown | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Foodliner | 41 Broad Street, Newtown | 296 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Llanidloes Road | 680 yd | |
| Tesco | Pool Road, Newtown | 839 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.