Powis Arms Yard is in Welshpool and in Powys district. SY21 7EE is located in the Welshpool Gungrog electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Powis Arms Yard, Welshpool, SY21 7EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY21 7EB, SY21 7ED, SY21 7JA, SY21 7HY, SY21 7EF, SY21 7DZ, SY21 7EG, SY21 7EA, SY21 7EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY21 7EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SY21 7EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.2% | 42.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 29.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 11.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 45.7% | 40.4% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 40.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 31.9% | 18.1% | -13.8% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 5.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 17.4% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 30.9% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.5% | 97.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 79.3% | 90.6% | 11.3% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 19.6% | 9.1% | -10.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 90.6% | 11.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powis Arms Yard was 103.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Welshpool Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Powis Arms Yard has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Welshpool Castle and the 83rd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Powis Arms Yard, Welshpool, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £73,502 | 2021-05-17 | £91,334 |
| 12 Powis Arms Yard, Welshpool, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2019-12-12 | £83,175 |
| 8 Powis Arms Yard, Welshpool, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-08-15 | £116,362 |
| 10 Powis Arms Yard, Welshpool, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-08-17 | £237,403 |
| 7 Powis Arms Yard, Welshpool, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-07-06 | £131,423 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welshpool Church in Wales Primary School Severn Road , SY21 7SU | - not rated | 593 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Welshpool High School Erw Wen Salop Road , Welshpool SY21 7RE | - not rated | 742 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Leighton C.P. School Leighton , Welshpool SY21 8HH | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Amberleigh Residential Therapeutic School Golfa Hall , Welshpool SY21 9AF | - not rated | 3,567 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guilsfield C.P. School Guilsfield , Nr Welshpool SY21 9ND | - not rated | 4,168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Factory | Unit 2C Mill Lane Retail Park, Mill Lane | 206 yd | |
| The Bay Tree | 5-6 Church Street, Welshpool | 287 yd | |
| Subway | Applegreen SS, Salop Road | 322 yd | |
| The Monkey Puzzle | 6 Puzzle Square, Welshpool | 348 yd | |
| Corn Store | 4 Church Street, Welshpool | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Park Hotel | Salop Road, Welshpool | 95 yd | |
| The Smithfield Bell | Mill Lane, Welshpool | 289 yd | |
| The Old Bakehouse | 14 Church Street, Welshpool | 325 yd | |
| Grapes Inn | Salop Road, Welshpool | 392 yd | |
| Pinewood Tavern | 1 Broad Street, Welshpool | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillis | 19 Church Street, Welshpool | 323 yd | |
| Best | 4 Church Street, Welshpool | 351 yd | |
| Welshpool Kebab House | 28 Severn Street, Welshpool | 361 yd | |
| Baba Alis 2 | 19 Broad Street, Welshpool | 383 yd | |
| Tuck Box | Hall Street, Welshpool | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Stores | B & M Stores, Unit 1 Mill Lane Retail Park,, Mill Lane | 165 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Smithfield Road, Welshpool | 279 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Mill Lane, Welshpool | 289 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Berriew Road, Welshpool | 423 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 | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.