Brimmon Close, Newtown, SY16 1NS

Overview of SY16 1NS

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Brimmon Close is in Newtown and in Montgomeryshire district. SY16 1NS is located in the Newtown East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.

StreetScan combines information about Brimmon Close, Newtown, SY16 1NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SY16 1NT, SY16 1NU, SY16 1NN, SY16 1AY, SY16 1AU, SY16 1AE, SY16 1NW, SY16 1AT, SY16 1AS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY16 1NS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	50.8%	49.8%	-1.0%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	49.2%	50.2%	1.0%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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	37.1%	32.2%	-4.9%	37.9%	-5.7%
Married: Opposite sex	37.7%	46.3%	8.6%	44.2%	2.1%
Separated	1.7%	4%	2.3%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	11.1%	11.8%	0.7%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	12.3%	5.7%	-6.6%	6.1%	-0.4%

Health

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	44.3%	45%	0.7%	48.4%	-3.4%
Good health	31.6%	33.5%	1.9%	33.6%	-0.1%
Fair health	12.2%	14.8%	2.6%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	9.6%	5.3%	-4.3%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	2.3%	1.4%	-0.9%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	28.9%	19.8%	-9.1%	18.2%	1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	10.3%	-2.3%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	13.2%	0.6%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	6.6%	3.5%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	19.8%	6.4%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	24%	25.3%	1.3%	33.8%	-8.5%
Other	5.4%	4.9%	-0.5%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	97.7%	99.3%	1.6%	81.4%	17.9%
Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% 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	92.3%	92.7%	0.4%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	4.2%	5.5%	1.3%	6.1%	-0.6%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	92.3%	0.3%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0.9%	4.1%	3.2%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	3.3%	0.5%	-2.8%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	2.5%	0.4%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.5%	76.7%	-4.2%
Poland	3.7%	1.3%	2.4%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	20.6%	13.5%	7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.2%	37.2%	19.0%
Christian	38.8%	46.2%	-7.4%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Brimmon Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brimmon Close was 125.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 278.7% higher than the Dolforwyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brimmon Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Dolforwyn and the 64th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in SY16 1NS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 9/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brimmon Close are based on 37 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Montgomeryshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Brimmon Close, Newtown, SY16 1NS

Estimated Average Property Prices for SY16 1NS

Average Price
£161,276

Semi-Detached
£159,077

Terraced
£163,474

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brimmon Close

Average Price
£165,513

Semi-Detached
£164,668

Terraced
£166,313

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brimmon CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Brimmon Close, Newtown, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£168,500	2024-10-15	£169,627
31 Brimmon Close, Newtown, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£156,000	2023-12-08	£164,424
15 Brimmon Close, Newtown, Powys Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2023-02-03	£167,498
19 Brimmon Close, Newtown, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£138,000	2023-01-13	£145,452
30 Brimmon Close, Newtown, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-10-28	£137,010

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SY16 1NS

Employment

SY16 1NS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	132
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	55
Self-Employed	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	49
Manufacturing	46
Human health and social work activities	25
Construction	23
Accommodation and food service activities	20
Education	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	10
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Calon y Dderwen Park Street , SY16 1EG	- not rated	273 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd Plantation Lane , Newtown SY16 1JE	- not rated	283 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Newtown High School Dolfor Road , Newtown SY16 1JE	- not rated	403 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Treowen C.P. School Newtown , SY16 1NJ	- not rated	588 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Cedewain Maesyrhandir , Newtown SY16 1LH	- not rated	787 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Terrazza	32 Park Street, Newtown	290 yd
Lloyd's Pharmacy	27 Park Street, Newtown	290 yd
Llys Hafren	Old Kerry Road, Newtown	463 yd
Burger King	1-3 Pool Road, Newtown	504 yd
Wynnstay (Agricultural Supplies) Ltd	Llanidloes Road, Newtown	509 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
uStrike Ltd	3rd Floor Agricultural House, Old Kerry Road	485 yd
Railway Tavern	Kerry Road, Newtown	485 yd
Pheasant	14 Market Street, Newtown	522 yd
Queens Head	Pool Road, Newtown	542 yd
The Lion	Shortbridge Street, Newtown	577 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ghandi Indian Tandoori Takeaway	18 Severn Street, Newtown	446 yd
Newtown Kebab House	12 Shortbridge Street, Newtown	520 yd
Kwai Chin	15 Market Street, Newtown	522 yd
Rambos Flame & Grill	38 Shortbridge Street, Newtown	577 yd
Fortune Court	18 High Street, Newtown	579 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Llanidloes Road	509 yd
Spar Foodliner	41 Broad Street, Newtown	738 yd
Tesco	Pool Road, Newtown	1,005 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SY16 1NS postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.