Great Oak Street is in Llanidloes and in Powys district. SY18 6BU is located in the Llanidloes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Oak Street, Llanidloes, SY18 6BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY18 6BS, SY18 6BX, SY18 6BW, SY18 6BZ, SY18 6BN, SY18 6QP, SY18 6BL, SY18 6AY, SY18 6AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY18 6BU 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 | 42.4% | 49.3% | 6.9% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 57.6% | 50.7% | -6.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41% | 41.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 31.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.5% | -2.5% | 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 | 39.2% | 46.9% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 38% | 35.1% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 14.9% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.7% | 19.5% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19.5% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 29% | -3.9% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.6% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 92.8% | 91.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 92.4% | 89.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Oak Street was 88.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 213.7% higher than the Llanbrynmair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Oak Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Llanbrynmair and the 108th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag Inn Great Oak Street, Llanidloes, Powys Other, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-09-11 | £169,499 |
| 9A Great Oak Street, Llanidloes, Powys Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2020-03-27 | £39,727 |
| 9A Great Oak Street, Llanidloes, Powys Other, an established residential building | £19,000 | 2020-03-27 | £23,588 |
| The Stag Inn Great Oak Street, Llanidloes, Powys Other, an established residential building | £119,999 | 2019-11-08 | £144,910 |
| 17 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-08-24 | £122,093 |
SY18 6BU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
SY18 6BU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanidloes C.P. School Llangurig Road , Llanidloes SY18 6EX | - not rated | 774 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanidloes High School Llanidloes , SY18 6EX | - not rated | 897 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wild Oak Cafe | Compton Yard, 12 Great Oak Street | 5 yd | |
| Cafe Rose | 5 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes | 78 yd | |
| Trewythen Hotel | Trewythyn Hotel Ltd, Great Oak Street | 78 yd | |
| Raj Mahal | First Floor, 29-30 Great Oak Street | 80 yd | |
| Cobblers Tearoom | 44 High Street, Llanidloes | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag Inn | 15 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes | 8 yd | |
| Angel Inn | High Street, Llanidloes | 99 yd | |
| The Mount Inn | China Street, Llanidloes | 133 yd | |
| Crown & Anchor Inn | 41 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 173 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 11 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanidloes Kebab House | 6 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes | 78 yd | |
| New Welcome | 44 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 144 yd | |
| Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar | 53 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 149 yd | |
| Cambrian Coffee and Lifestyle | 3 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 150 yd | |
| Evans Fishbar Ltd | Liverpool House, 24 China Street | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Stores | Somerfield, Llangurig Road | 329 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% |
| Median download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.