SY22 6DF is in Meifod and Powys district. SY22 6DF is located in the Llangyniew and Meifod electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meifod, SY22 6DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY22 6DU, SY22 6DE, SY22 6DX, SY22 6BY, SY22 6BZ, SY22 6DY, SY22 6BX, SY22 6DQ, SY22 6DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY22 6DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.5% | 49.4% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.6% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 SY22 6DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 25.1% | 28.6% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 55.7% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 51.1% | 48% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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 | 14.5% | 15% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 23.1% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 30.8% | -5.3% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 97.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 98.1% | 95.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SY22 6DF was 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 202.3% higher than the Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SY22 6DF has the 7th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn and the 131st highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Old Orchard, Meifod, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-11-25 | £157,746 |
| 1 Isfryn, Meifod, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-05-24 | £348,120 |
| Ger Y Nant, Meifod, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-03-20 | £348,167 |
| 2 Isfryn, Meifod, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2019-07-25 | £360,436 |
| Maes Y Derwen, Meifod, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2018-04-06 | £327,616 |
SY22 6DF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Meifod Meifod , SY22 6DF | - not rated | 103 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pontrobert Meifod , SY22 6JN | - not rated | 5,077 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head | Meifod, Powys | 189 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 | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 27.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.