SY16 4JW is in Mochdre, Newtown and Powys district. SY16 4JW is located in the Llandinam with Dolfor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mochdre, Newtown, SY16 4JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY16 4JW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 47.8% | 49.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SY16 4JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.7% | 22.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 65.6% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 21.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 5.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 46.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 40.4% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 21% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 35% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 98.6% | 97.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 62.7% | 46.2% | 16.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 13.7% | 6.0% | 7.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SY16 4JW was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% lower than the Llanbrynmair average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
SY16 4JW has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Llanbrynmair and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esgair Geiliog House, Newtown, Powys Other, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-09-28 | £354,670 |
| Mount Smithy, Newtown, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-12-06 | £367,313 |
| New Bungalow, Newtown, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2015-03-27 | £448,182 |
| Blaen-Cwm-Mawr, Newtown, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2009-08-26 | £134,295 |
| Rock, Newtown, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2009-05-22 | £312,736 |
SY16 4JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SY16 4JW 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maesyrhandir C.P. School Newtown , SY16 1LQ | - not rated | 4,650 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llandinam C.P. School Llandinam , SY17 5BY | - not rated | 5,043 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cedewain Maesyrhandir , Newtown SY16 1LH | - not rated | 5,073 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newtown High School Dolfor Road , Newtown SY16 1JE | - not rated | 5,456 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 6.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 6.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 6.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 6.3% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.