St Marys Place is in Welshpool and in Montgomeryshire district. SY21 7PF is located in the Welshpool Llanerchyddol electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys Place, Welshpool, SY21 7PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY21 7PG, SY21 7LE, SY21 7PQ, SY21 7DP, SY21 7RY, SY21 7DS, SY21 7SA, SY21 7DR, SY21 7RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY21 7PF is primarily male, with 57.1% 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 | 49.8% | 42.9% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 57.1% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 7PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 47.8% | 57% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 19.3% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 15.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 44% | 49% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21.9% | 18.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 16.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 30.4% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 12.4% | 2.2% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 94.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 69.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 69.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 19.9% | 25.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 19.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 69.2% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 4.5% | -3.4% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Place was 342.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% higher than the Welshpool Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Welshpool Castle and the 13th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 178.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 St Marys Place, Welshpool, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-02-09 | £195,444 |
| St Marys Cottage St Marys Place, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2008-11-14 | £110,421 |
| 15 St Marys Place, Welshpool, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2000-06-02 | £126,870 |
| 14 St Marys Place, Welshpool, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £37,250 | 1995-03-17 | £200,314 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 612 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Welshpool High School Erw Wen Salop Road , Welshpool SY21 7RE | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Leighton C.P. School Leighton , Welshpool SY21 8HH | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Amberleigh Residential Therapeutic School Golfa Hall , Welshpool SY21 9AF | - not rated | 3,255 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guilsfield C.P. School Guilsfield , Nr Welshpool SY21 9ND | - not rated | 4,104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Monkey Puzzle | 6 Puzzle Square, Welshpool | 56 yd | |
| Inglenook Cafe | Union Street, Welshpool | 74 yd | |
| The Owl & Pussycat | 7 Hall Street, Welshpool | 90 yd | |
| Greggs | 9-10 Broad Street, Welshpool | 97 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 3-4 Broad Street, Welshpool | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bakehouse | 14 Church Street, Welshpool | 69 yd | |
| Pinewood Tavern | 1 Broad Street, Welshpool | 97 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | 43 High Street, Welshpool | 151 yd | |
| Westwood Park Hotel | Salop Road, Welshpool | 232 yd | |
| Molto Nightclub | Berriew Street, Welshpool | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillis | 19 Church Street, Welshpool | 77 yd | |
| Tuck Box | Hall Street, Welshpool | 90 yd | |
| Baba Alis 2 | 19 Broad Street, Welshpool | 130 yd | |
| Best | 4 Church Street, Welshpool | 135 yd | |
| Welshpool Kebab House | 28 Severn Street, Welshpool | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Berriew Road, Welshpool | 248 yd | |
| B & M Stores | B & M Stores, Unit 1 Mill Lane Retail Park,, Mill Lane | 342 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Smithfield Road, Welshpool | 560 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Mill Lane, Welshpool | 583 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.