Lon Glanyrafon is in Newtown and in Powys district. SY16 1QT is located in the Newtown Central and South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lon Glanyrafon, Newtown, SY16 1QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY16 1QX, SY16 1QY, SY16 1RG, SY16 1QU, SY16 1RA, SY16 1RH, SY16 1QZ, SY16 1RL, SY16 3HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY16 1QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 1QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 32% | 43.7% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 33.9% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 13.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 35% | 38.9% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34.7% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 16.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 24.6% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 18.4% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 21.3% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.5% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.8% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 96.3% | 89.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 7.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 89.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 30.8% | 13.5% | 17.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lon Glanyrafon was 196.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% lower than the Newtown Central and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lon Glanyrafon has the 7th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Newtown Central and South and the 32nd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Lon Glanyrafon, Newtown, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-03-07 | £139,867 |
| 41 Lon Glanyrafon, Newtown, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-02-04 | £177,023 |
| 124 Lon Glanyrafon, Newtown, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2024-04-19 | £177,031 |
| 27 Lon Glanyrafon, Newtown, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2024-03-08 | £183,266 |
| 45 Lon Glanyrafon, Newtown, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-06-09 | £168,844 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maesyrhandir C.P. School Newtown , SY16 1LQ | - not rated | 973 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cedewain Maesyrhandir , Newtown SY16 1LH | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newtown High School Dolfor Road , Newtown SY16 1JE | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. (A) School Milford Road , Newtown SY16 2EH | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Calon y Dderwen Park Street , SY16 1EG | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultivate | Pendinas, Llanidloes Road | 385 yd | |
| Dementia Matter in Powys | Newtown Meeting Centre, Newtown Evangelical Church | 472 yd | |
| NBS Cafe | G T Evans, Dulas MIll | 806 yd | |
| Maldwyn Leisure Centre | Plantation Lane, Newtown | 1,062 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.