Y Gilfach Isaf is in Llanidloes and in Powys district. SY18 6EA is located in the Llanidloes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Y Gilfach Isaf, Llanidloes, SY18 6EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY18 6ED, SY18 6DQ, SY18 6LB, SY18 6LD, SY18 6DH, SY18 6DJ, SY18 6FE, SY18 6DL, SY18 6DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY18 6EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 6EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 24.4% | 23.5% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 59.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 9.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 50.5% | 53.1% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 30.7% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 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 | 24.4% | 15.8% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 5.4% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.4% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.8% | 8.6% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 33.3% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 97.7% | 96.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Y Gilfach Isaf was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% higher than the Llanbrynmair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Y Gilfach Isaf has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Llanbrynmair and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 620.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golygfan Y Gilfach Isaf, Llanidloes, Powys Other, an established residential building | £500 | 2018-07-20 | £629 |
| Golygfan Y Gilfach Isaf, Llanidloes, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-08-04 | £194,816 |
| Llety Haf Y Gilfach Isaf, Llanidloes, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2014-09-26 | £312,701 |
| Hiraethog Y Gilfach Isaf, Llanidloes, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2013-02-22 | £352,660 |
| Talar Deg Y Gilfach Isaf, Llanidloes, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2012-11-09 | £315,789 |
SY18 6EA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY18 6EA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanidloes C.P. School Llangurig Road , Llanidloes SY18 6EX | - not rated | 828 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanidloes High School Llanidloes , SY18 6EX | - not rated | 926 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andys Bread | Unit 6a, Parc Derwen Fawr | 230 yd | |
| Pwdin | United Services Club, High Street | 361 yd | |
| Cobblers Tearoom | 44 High Street, Llanidloes | 362 yd | |
| The Wild Oak Cafe | Compton Yard, 12 Great Oak Street | 403 yd | |
| The Hanging Gardens Cafe | Bethel Hall, Bethel Street | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Inn | High Street, Llanidloes | 336 yd | |
| The Stag Inn | 15 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes | 415 yd | |
| The Mount Inn | China Street, Llanidloes | 510 yd | |
| Coach & Horses B & B | Smithfield Street, Llanidloes | 522 yd | |
| Rugby Club | Old National School, Smithfield Street | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanidloes Kebab House | 6 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes | 486 yd | |
| Evans Fishbar Ltd | Liverpool House, 24 China Street | 538 yd | |
| New Welcome | 44 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 549 yd | |
| Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar | 53 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 552 yd | |
| Cambrian Coffee and Lifestyle | 3 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Stores | Somerfield, Llangurig Road | 559 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.65 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.