Westgate Street is in Llanidloes and in Montgomeryshire district. SY18 6HQ 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 Westgate Street, Llanidloes, SY18 6HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY18 6HH, SY18 6HG, SY18 6HD, SY18 6HJ, SY18 6HW, SY18 6JG, SY18 6AR, SY18 6BE, SY18 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY18 6HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 52.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 31.8% | 30% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 31.1% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 20.5% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 13.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 | 38.6% | 39.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 19.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 21.1% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 12.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.7% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 36.3% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 96.3% | 94.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westgate Street was 147.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 423.5% higher than the Llanbrynmair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westgate Street has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Llanbrynmair and the 47th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Westgate Street, Llanidloes, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2025-05-23 | £122,000 |
| 5 Westgate Street, Llanidloes, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2020-08-03 | £120,259 |
| 9 Westgate Street, Llanidloes, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2019-07-31 | £183,992 |
| 1 Westgate Street, Llanidloes, Powys Other, an established residential building | £213,500 | 2018-09-21 | £259,669 |
| 4 Westgate Street, Llanidloes, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2017-05-05 | £156,161 |
SY18 6HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6HQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY18 6HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanidloes C.P. School Llangurig Road , Llanidloes SY18 6EX | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanidloes High School Llanidloes , SY18 6EX | - not rated | 1,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanidloes Town Football Club | Llanidloes Football Club, Victoria Avenue | 246 yd | |
| Sylhet Bangladeshi Restaurant | 1 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 280 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 9 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 280 yd | |
| Woosnam & Davies | 40 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 306 yd | |
| Llanidloes Pharmacy | 51 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown & Anchor Inn | 41 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 271 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 11 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 280 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 7/8 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 280 yd | |
| The Whistling Badger | 4 Shortbridge Street, Llanidloes | 376 yd | |
| The Stag Inn | 15 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar | 53 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 306 yd | |
| New Welcome | 44 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 313 yd | |
| Cambrian Coffee and Lifestyle | 3 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes | 348 yd | |
| Llanidloes Kebab House | 6 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes | 383 yd | |
| Evans Fishbar Ltd | Liverpool House, 24 China Street | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Stores | Somerfield, Llangurig Road | 667 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.