Watergate Street is in Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool and in Powys district. SY21 0RE is located in the Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watergate Street, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, SY21 0RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY21 0RD, SY21 0RF, SY21 0RB, SY21 0RG, SY21 0RA, SY21 0QZ, SY21 0BD, SY21 0QY, SY21 0QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY21 0RE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 52.1% | 48.8% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.2% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 33.9% | 30% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 50.6% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 12.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 54% | 43.9% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 35.5% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 15.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 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 | 18.4% | 20.5% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 12.2% | 4.0% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 11.4% | -10.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 18.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 32.3% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98.4% | 95.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 95.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watergate Street was 57.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 148.4% higher than the Berriew and Castle Caereinion average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watergate Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Berriew and Castle Caereinion and the 179th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delfryn Watergate Street, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-04-18 | £236,492 |
| Delfryn Watergate Street, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-03-29 | £147,051 |
| Tanyrhiew Watergate Street, Welshpool, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2013-03-01 | £110,926 |
SY21 0RE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
SY21 0RE 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg y Trallwng Red Bank , SY21 0BB | - not rated | 213 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Uwchradd Caereinion High School Llanfair Caereinion , Welshpool SY21 0HW | - not rated | 444 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanfair Caereinion C.P. Llanfair Caereinion , Welshpool SY21 0SF | - not rated | 674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanfair Light Railway | Raven Station, Raven Square | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Broad Street, Llanfair Caereinion | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanfair Chippy | Bridge Street, Llanfair Caereinion | 383 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.