Caegwyn is in Llanidloes and in Powys district. SY18 6DS 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 Caegwyn, Llanidloes, SY18 6DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY18 6DR, SY18 6DT, SY18 6DW, SY18 6DP, SY18 6DY, SY18 6DU, SY18 6DX, SY18 6ER, SY18 6YT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY18 6DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 48.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 SY18 6DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 32.2% | 28.7% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 51.4% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 45.4% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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% | 23.1% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 21.8% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 23.6% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 97% | 96.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caegwyn was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Llanbrynmair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caegwyn has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Llanbrynmair and the 70th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Caegwyn, Llanidloes, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-10-06 | £229,352 |
| 76 Caegwyn, Llanidloes, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2019-09-06 | £175,006 |
| 72 Caegwyn, Llanidloes, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2017-10-06 | £194,420 |
| 84 Caegwyn, Llanidloes, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2017-09-22 | £188,112 |
| 80 Caegwyn, Llanidloes, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-07-14 | £181,535 |
SY18 6DS 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 345 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanidloes High School Llanidloes , SY18 6EX | - not rated | 441 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hafren Furnishers Ltd | Border Showroom, Llanidloes | 333 yd | |
| Pwdin | United Services Club, High Street | 447 yd | |
| Cobblers Tearoom | 44 High Street, Llanidloes | 448 yd | |
| Trewythen Hotel | Trewythyn Hotel Ltd, Great Oak Street | 514 yd | |
| The Wild Oak Cafe | Compton Yard, 12 Great Oak Street | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach & Horses B & B | Smithfield Street, Llanidloes | 409 yd | |
| Rugby Club | Old National School, Smithfield Street | 409 yd | |
| Bowling Club | Llangurig Road, Llanidloes | 418 yd | |
| Angel Inn | High Street, Llanidloes | 440 yd | |
| The Mount Inn | China Street, Llanidloes | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Fishbar Ltd | Liverpool House, 24 China Street | 523 yd | |
| Llanidloes Kebab House | 6 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes | 566 yd | |
| Cambrian Coffee and Lifestyle | 3 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 602 yd | |
| New Welcome | 44 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 635 yd | |
| Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar | 53 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Stores | Somerfield, Llangurig Road | 333 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.