Maes Y Dre is in Caersws and in Montgomeryshire district. SY17 5HQ is located in the Caersws electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maes Y Dre, Caersws, SY17 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY17 5HU, SY17 5EP, SY17 5HX, SY17 5ES, SY17 5EH, SY17 5PP, SY17 5ET, SY17 5ER, SY17 5HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY17 5HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.1% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 31.7% | 35.1% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 41.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.5% | 40.8% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.4% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 23% | 17.8% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 27.9% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 20.2% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 15.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 99.4% 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 | 99.2% | 99.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 99.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maes Y Dre was 9.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the Berriew and Castle Caereinion average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maes Y Dre has the 7th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Berriew and Castle Caereinion and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 103.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Maes Y Dre, Caersws, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2024-08-02 | £162,883 |
| 59 Maes Y Dre, Caersws, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-10-23 | £260,618 |
| 59 Maes Y Dre, Caersws, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2018-07-13 | £219,753 |
| 45 Maes Y Dre, Caersws, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2017-03-31 | £218,771 |
| 1 Maes Y Dre, Caersws, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-11-08 | £177,989 |
SY17 5HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SY17 5HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caersws C.P. School Maesawelon , Caersws SY17 5HG | - not rated | 275 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llandinam C.P. School Llandinam , SY17 5BY | - not rated | 4,079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Club | Caersws, Powys | 345 yd | |
| Buck Hotel | Main Street, Caersws | 345 yd | |
| Red Lion | Main Street, Caersws | 345 yd | |
| Caersws Football Club | Recreation Ground, Caersws | 405 yd | |
| The Unicorn Hotel | Bridge Street, Caersws | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caersws Fish Bar | Station Road, Caersws | 493 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.