Welshpool, SY21 7ST

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY21 7ST, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.3%	55.6%	6.3%	51.0%	4.6%
Male	50.7%	44.4%	-6.3%	49.0%	-4.6%

Partnership Status

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	28.9%	28.8%	-0.1%	37.9%	-9.1%
Married: Opposite sex	42.3%	34.7%	-7.6%	44.2%	-9.5%
Separated	1%	3.2%	2.2%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	12.9%	16.7%	3.8%	9.1%	7.6%
Widowed	14.9%	16.7%	1.8%	6.1%	10.6%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.5%	28.4%	-8.1%	48.4%	-20.0%
Good health	37.9%	37.4%	-0.5%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	18.3%	25.5%	7.2%	12.7%	12.8%
Bad health	5.9%	6.6%	0.7%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	1.2%	0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 7ST this area, 36.4% 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 20.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.7%	36.4%	-4.3%	18.2%	18.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.7%	8.2%	0.5%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	11.8%	-3.7%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	10%	4.3%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	9.5%	-0.3%	16.9%	-7.4%
Degree or Similar	13.9%	20.9%	7.0%	33.8%	-12.9%
Other	6.7%	3.2%	-3.5%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Indian	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
White	98.6%	99.6%	1.0%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.9% 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	96.8%	92.9%	-3.9%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	2.3%	6.2%	3.9%	6.1%	0.1%
Africa	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	92.9%	-3.4%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0.5%	5%	4.5%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.8%	76.7%	-8.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	5%	1.3%	3.7%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
No passport held	25.9%	13.5%	12.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.4%	37.2%	2.2%
Christian	54.8%	46.2%	8.6%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is SY21 7ST dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SY21 7ST was 303.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% higher than the Welshpool Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

SY21 7ST has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Welshpool Castle and the 17th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 166.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in SY21 7ST, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 9/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Powys.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Welshpool, SY21 7ST

Estimated Average Property Prices for SY21 7ST

Average Price
£628,827

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£628,827

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in SY21 7ST

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Traethllawn, Welshpool, Powys Other, an established residential building	£575,000	2021-03-04	£644,659
Traethllawn, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2014-08-01	£914,798
Traethllawn, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2006-06-09	£751,163

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SY21 7ST

Employment

SY21 7ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SY21 7ST area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Education	5
Transport and storage	3
Other	2
Information and communication	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Welshpool Church in Wales Primary School Severn Road , SY21 7SU	- not rated	182 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
Welshpool High School Erw Wen Salop Road , Welshpool SY21 7RE	- not rated	1,395 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Leighton C.P. School Leighton , Welshpool SY21 8HH	- not rated	2,200 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Amberleigh Residential Therapeutic School Golfa Hall , Welshpool SY21 9AF	- not rated	3,139 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Guilsfield C.P. School Guilsfield , Nr Welshpool SY21 9ND	- not rated	4,693 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Welshpool Cricket Club	Recreation Ground, Maesydre	258 yd
Poundland Ltd	Berriew Street, Welshpool	348 yd
Spice UK	13 Berriew Street, Welshpool	348 yd
Spice Fusion	29 Severn Street, Welshpool	363 yd
Edinburgh Woollen Mill	The Old Station, Severn Road	431 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Welshpool Town Bowling Club	Maesydre, Welshpool	162 yd
Welshpool Rugby Club	Rugby Club, Maesydre	258 yd
Molto Nightclub	Berriew Street, Welshpool	348 yd
The Angel	Berriew Street, Welshpool	348 yd
The Wellington Inn	Wellington Inn, Berriew Street	348 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Silver Fish	6 Berriew Street, Welshpool	348 yd
Welshpool Kebab House	28 Severn Street, Welshpool	363 yd
Best	4 Church Street, Welshpool	458 yd
Baba Alis 2	19 Broad Street, Welshpool	471 yd
Chillis	19 Church Street, Welshpool	517 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Berriew Road, Welshpool	348 yd
B & M Stores	B & M Stores, Unit 1 Mill Lane Retail Park,, Mill Lane	515 yd
Tesco Stores Limited	Smithfield Road, Welshpool	644 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Mill Lane, Welshpool	681 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SY21 7ST postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of SY21 7ST