SY21 9BP is in Groes Pluen, Welshpool and Powys district. SY21 9BP 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 Groes Pluen, Welshpool, SY21 9BP 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. The area surrounding SY21 9BP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 43.2% | 47.9% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 56.8% | 52.1% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 24.2% | 38.9% | 14.7% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 43% | -14.7% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 48.7% | 36.1% | -12.6% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 38.5% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 24.3% | 11.7% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 26.2% | 14% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 18% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 10% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 32.7% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| White | 99.5% | 95.9% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98% | 96.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 97.6% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SY21 9BP was 10.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.7% lower than the Welshpool Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SY21 9BP has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Welshpool Castle and the 27th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Cottage, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-03-09 | £404,667 |
| Pentre, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-11-20 | £556,134 |
| Pentre, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2002-11-19 | £578,086 |
SY21 9BP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SY21 9BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in SY21 9BP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,825 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Welshpool Church in Wales Primary School Severn Road , SY21 7SU | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Guilsfield C.P. School Guilsfield , Nr Welshpool SY21 9ND | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Amberleigh Residential Therapeutic School Golfa Hall , Welshpool SY21 9AF | - not rated | 3,319 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton C.P. School Leighton , Welshpool SY21 8HH | - not rated | 3,994 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 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.