Brookfield Road is in Welshpool and in Montgomeryshire district. SY21 7TG is located in the Welshpool Llanerchyddol electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brookfield Road, Welshpool, SY21 7TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY21 7QF, SY21 7QG, SY21 7QL, SY21 7TH, SY21 7RL, SY21 7TX, SY21 7TQ, SY21 7QA, SY21 7QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY21 7TG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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 | 52.6% | 48.6% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.4% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 36.9% | 40.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 35.8% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 12.9% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 46.3% | 42.1% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 17.5% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.1% | 21.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 20.8% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 23.3% | -2.4% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.8% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 90.1% | 90.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 90.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookfield Road was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the Welshpool Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brookfield Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Welshpool Castle and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 300.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Brookfield Road, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-12-20 | £227,003 |
| 150 Brookfield Road, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-08-09 | £204,409 |
| 108 Brookfield Road, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-05-01 | £228,513 |
| 115 Brookfield Road, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-03-01 | £205,000 |
| 122 Brookfield Road, Welshpool, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-08 | £180,479 |
SY21 7TG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 634 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Welshpool Church in Wales Primary School Severn Road , SY21 7SU | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Leighton C.P. School Leighton , Welshpool SY21 8HH | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Guilsfield C.P. School Guilsfield , Nr Welshpool SY21 9ND | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Amberleigh Residential Therapeutic School Golfa Hall , Welshpool SY21 9AF | - not rated | 3,724 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 | 609 yd | |
| Freedom Cafe | Flash Leisure Centre, Salop Road | 723 yd | |
| Inglenook Cafe | Union Street, Welshpool | 743 yd | |
| The Monkey Puzzle | 6 Puzzle Square, Welshpool | 750 yd | |
| The Owl & Pussycat | 7 Hall Street, Welshpool | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall | Berriew Road, Welshpool | 170 yd | |
| Grapes Inn | Salop Road, Welshpool | 563 yd | |
| Westwood Park Hotel | Salop Road, Welshpool | 653 yd | |
| The Old Bakehouse | 14 Church Street, Welshpool | 757 yd | |
| Pinewood Tavern | 1 Broad Street, Welshpool | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillis | 19 Church Street, Welshpool | 762 yd | |
| Tuck Box | Hall Street, Welshpool | 768 yd | |
| Best | 4 Church Street, Welshpool | 822 yd | |
| Baba Alis 2 | 19 Broad Street, Welshpool | 825 yd | |
| Andrews Fish Bar | 32 High Street, Welshpool | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Stores | B & M Stores, Unit 1 Mill Lane Retail Park,, Mill Lane | 818 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Mill Lane, Welshpool | 888 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Smithfield Road, Welshpool | 897 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Berriew Road, Welshpool | 935 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 | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.