SY21 8ED is in Trewern, Welshpool and Powys district. SY21 8ED is located in the Trelystan and Trewern electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trewern, Welshpool, SY21 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY21 8ED is primarily male, with 53.1% 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% | 46.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 51% | 53.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 28.3% | 35% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 48.2% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 45.8% | 43.5% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 17.8% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 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 | 30.5% | 26.1% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.8% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 26.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 99.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.4% | 97% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SY21 8ED was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% higher than the Berriew and Castle Caereinion average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SY21 8ED has the 27th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Berriew and Castle Caereinion and the 108th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 77.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwelfryn, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-07-11 | £451,387 |
| Moat House, Welshpool, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,500 | 1998-04-24 | £346,056 |
| Moat House, Welshpool, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1995-03-06 | £376,429 |
SY21 8ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttington Trewern C.P. School Buttington , Welshpool SY21 8TB | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Arddleen C.P. School Arddleen , Llanymynech SY22 6RT | - not rated | 4,315 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Henslow and Evolution School Holyhead Road , Bicton SY3 8EQ | - not rated | 4,735 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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 | 28.6% |
| Median download speed | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.