SY21 9DG is in Guilsfield, Welshpool and Powys district. SY21 9DG is located in the Guilsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Guilsfield, Welshpool, SY21 9DG 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 local area around SY21 9DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SY21 9DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 31% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 55% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 44.6% | 45.5% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.9% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 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 | 19.2% | 17.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 8.4% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 36.1% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.2% | 97.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 14.2% | 6.0% | 8.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SY21 9DG was 7.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Berriew and Castle Caereinion average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
SY21 9DG has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Berriew and Castle Caereinion and the 15th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeygate, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-08-06 | £341,137 |
| Inglewood, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-07-25 | £303,740 |
| Bronhaul, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-01-05 | £527,586 |
| Bryn-Dial, Welshpool, Powys Other, an established residential building | £1,500 | 2016-11-18 | £1,975 |
| Bronhaul, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 1997-09-25 | £603,947 |
SY21 9DG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilsfield C.P. School Guilsfield , Nr Welshpool SY21 9ND | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trefnanney School Gaer Lane , SY22 6XX | - not rated | 3,797 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Meifod Meifod , SY22 6DF | - not rated | 4,027 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 9.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 9.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.09 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.