Erw Wen is in Welshpool and in Powys district. SY21 7HW 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 Erw Wen, Welshpool, SY21 7HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY21 7HP, SY21 7HR, SY21 7HS, SY21 7HG, SY21 7HJ, SY21 7HQ, SY21 7RB, SY21 7HN, SY21 7HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY21 7HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 32% | 40.5% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 37.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 13% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 8.4% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 32.6% | 39.7% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 34.8% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 17.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 9% | 6.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around SY21 7HW this area, 31.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.4% | 31.6% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 18.6% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 94.8% | 92.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 91.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erw Wen was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% lower than the Welshpool Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Erw Wen has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Welshpool Castle and the 188th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Erw Wen, Welshpool, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-07-28 | £186,690 |
| 25 Erw Wen, Welshpool, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2003-07-28 | £131,457 |
| 29 Erw Wen, Welshpool, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £43,520 | 2003-05-26 | £108,697 |
| 23 Erw Wen, Welshpool, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,000 | 1996-07-19 | £259,754 |
SY21 7HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welshpool High School Erw Wen Salop Road , Welshpool SY21 7RE | - not rated | 214 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Welshpool Church in Wales Primary School Severn Road , SY21 7SU | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Leighton C.P. School Leighton , Welshpool SY21 8HH | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Guilsfield C.P. School Guilsfield , Nr Welshpool SY21 9ND | - not rated | 3,878 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Amberleigh Residential Therapeutic School Golfa Hall , Welshpool SY21 9AF | - not rated | 4,028 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Applegreen SS, Salop Road | 253 yd | |
| Freedom Cafe | Flash Leisure Centre, Salop Road | 293 yd | |
| Card Factory | Unit 2C Mill Lane Retail Park, Mill Lane | 606 yd | |
| The Bay Tree | 5-6 Church Street, Welshpool | 813 yd | |
| The Monkey Puzzle | 6 Puzzle Square, Welshpool | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapes Inn | Salop Road, Welshpool | 166 yd | |
| The Smithfield Bell | Mill Lane, Welshpool | 597 yd | |
| Westwood Park Hotel | Salop Road, Welshpool | 603 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Berriew Road, Welshpool | 609 yd | |
| The Old Bakehouse | 14 Church Street, Welshpool | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillis | 19 Church Street, Welshpool | 820 yd | |
| Best | 4 Church Street, Welshpool | 864 yd | |
| Tuck Box | Hall Street, Welshpool | 879 yd | |
| Baba Alis 2 | 19 Broad Street, Welshpool | 889 yd | |
| Welshpool Kebab House | 28 Severn Street, Welshpool | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Mill Lane, Welshpool | 597 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Smithfield Road, Welshpool | 624 yd | |
| B & M Stores | B & M Stores, Unit 1 Mill Lane Retail Park,, Mill Lane | 683 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Berriew Road, Welshpool | 953 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.