Chelsea Villas is in Welshpool and in Montgomeryshire district. SY21 7JT is located in the Welshpool Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chelsea Villas, Welshpool, SY21 7JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY21 7JS, SY21 7PD, SY21 7LN, SY21 7JX, SY21 7JP, SY21 7LL, SY21 7LJ, SY21 7LW, SY21 7LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY21 7JT is primarily male, with 58.7% of the population 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 | 41.4% | 41.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -9.7% |
| Male | 58.6% | 58.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 9.7% |
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 7JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 44.3% | 49.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 26.2% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 15.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 44.3% | 36.7% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 39.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 15.6% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.9% | 19.9% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 17.5% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 28.6% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 16% | 3.9% | -12.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.8% | 91.7% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 80.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 80.3% | 11.2% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 27% | 13.9% | -13.1% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 82.5% | 14.7% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11.4% | 9.7% | -1.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 2.8% | -7.6% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 3.7% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chelsea Villas was 367.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% higher than the Welshpool Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chelsea Villas has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Welshpool Castle and the 11th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 224.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Chelsea Villas, Welshpool, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-07-02 | £179,125 |
| 1 Chelsea Villas, Welshpool, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2009-12-18 | £229,258 |
| 3 Chelsea Villas, Welshpool, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2006-01-20 | £216,082 |
| 3 Chelsea Villas, Welshpool, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2004-05-24 | £260,496 |
| 1 Chelsea Villas, Welshpool, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £45,500 | 1995-01-27 | £256,855 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 73 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 687 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Welshpool High School Erw Wen Salop Road , Welshpool SY21 7RE | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Leighton C.P. School Leighton , Welshpool SY21 8HH | - not rated | 2,716 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Amberleigh Residential Therapeutic School Golfa Hall , Welshpool SY21 9AF | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guilsfield C.P. School Guilsfield , Nr Welshpool SY21 9ND | - not rated | 4,198 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleos Christian Bookshop | Kingswood Church, Church Road | 82 yd | |
| Dragons Lair | 8 High Street, Welshpool | 90 yd | |
| Welshpool Warm Welcome | Community Drop In, 42 High Street | 182 yd | |
| The Town Hall | High Street, Welshpool | 202 yd | |
| Coco | 34 Broad Street, Welshpool | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Inn | 16 High Street, Welshpool | 90 yd | |
| Green Dragon | Mount Street, Welshpool | 144 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | 43 High Street, Welshpool | 202 yd | |
| Pinewood Tavern | 1 Broad Street, Welshpool | 270 yd | |
| Molto Nightclub | Berriew Street, Welshpool | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Fish Bar | 32 High Street, Welshpool | 90 yd | |
| Golden Bamboo | 46a Mount Street, Welshpool | 121 yd | |
| Tuck Box | Hall Street, Welshpool | 264 yd | |
| Baba Alis 2 | 19 Broad Street, Welshpool | 290 yd | |
| Best | 4 Church Street, Welshpool | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Berriew Road, Welshpool | 329 yd | |
| B & M Stores | B & M Stores, Unit 1 Mill Lane Retail Park,, Mill Lane | 626 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Smithfield Road, Welshpool | 852 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Mill Lane, Welshpool | 881 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.