SY21 9HL is in Trelydan, Welshpool and Powys district. SY21 9HL is located in the Welshpool Gungrog electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trelydan, Welshpool, SY21 9HL 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 9HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SY21 9HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.5% | 44.9% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 36.1% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 53.2% | 50.9% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 24% | 17.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 10.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 16.5% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 23.1% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 26% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98% | 98% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 93.8% | 91.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 91.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SY21 9HL was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% lower than the Welshpool Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SY21 9HL has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Welshpool Castle and the 118th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Grange, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-07-12 | £352,941 |
| Berwyn View, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-09-25 | £301,107 |
| Green-Acres, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-10-31 | £382,500 |
| Treetops, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2015-04-23 | £282,988 |
| Brynfa, Welshpool, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2007-05-10 | £604,335 |
SY21 9HL 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 | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welshpool High School Erw Wen Salop Road , Welshpool SY21 7RE | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Welshpool Church in Wales Primary School Severn Road , SY21 7SU | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Guilsfield C.P. School Guilsfield , Nr Welshpool SY21 9ND | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Leighton C.P. School Leighton , Welshpool SY21 8HH | - not rated | 3,281 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Amberleigh Residential Therapeutic School Golfa Hall , Welshpool SY21 9AF | - not rated | 3,708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inglenook Cafe | Union Street, Welshpool | 1,086 yd | |
| Subway | Applegreen SS, Salop Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall | Berriew Road, Welshpool | 501 yd | |
| Grapes Inn | Salop Road, Welshpool | 1,040 yd | |
| Westwood Park Hotel | Salop Road, Welshpool | 1,091 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 | 72.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 27.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.