Brook Street is in Welshpool and in Powys district. SY21 7LD is located in the Welshpool Llanerchyddol electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brook Street, Welshpool, SY21 7LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY21 7LA, SY21 7NE, SY21 7LB, SY21 7NN, SY21 7NQ, SY21 7ND, SY21 7JD, SY21 7NF, SY21 7JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY21 7LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.3% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52% | 48.7% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 7LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 35.4% | 44.5% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 34.6% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 18.7% | 13.6% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.2% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 36.2% | 38.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 39.4% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 16.8% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 3.1% | -5.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 23.8% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 18.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 19.2% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 18.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.5% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 97.2% | 91.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 91.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Street was 191.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% lower than the Welshpool Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Welshpool Castle and the 35th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 124.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone House Brook Street, Welshpool, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £30,500 | 2003-03-17 | £77,276 |
SY21 7LD 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 946 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Welshpool High School Erw Wen Salop Road , Welshpool SY21 7RE | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Amberleigh Residential Therapeutic School Golfa Hall , Welshpool SY21 9AF | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton C.P. School Leighton , Welshpool SY21 8HH | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Guilsfield C.P. School Guilsfield , Nr Welshpool SY21 9ND | - not rated | 3,956 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 | 253 yd | |
| Dragons Lair | 8 High Street, Welshpool | 257 yd | |
| Welshpool Warm Welcome | Community Drop In, 42 High Street | 324 yd | |
| The Town Hall | High Street, Welshpool | 347 yd | |
| Inglenook Cafe | Union Street, Welshpool | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon | Mount Street, Welshpool | 176 yd | |
| Talbot Inn | 16 High Street, Welshpool | 257 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | 43 High Street, Welshpool | 347 yd | |
| The Raven | Raven Square, Welshpool | 407 yd | |
| Pinewood Tavern | 1 Broad Street, Welshpool | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bamboo | 46a Mount Street, Welshpool | 153 yd | |
| Andrews Fish Bar | 32 High Street, Welshpool | 257 yd | |
| Tuck Box | Hall Street, Welshpool | 412 yd | |
| Baba Alis 2 | 19 Broad Street, Welshpool | 481 yd | |
| Chillis | 19 Church Street, Welshpool | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Berriew Road, Welshpool | 564 yd | |
| B & M Stores | B & M Stores, Unit 1 Mill Lane Retail Park,, Mill Lane | 805 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Smithfield Road, Welshpool | 1,029 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Mill Lane, Welshpool | 1,053 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.