Postcode report
SY16 1HQ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Powys
About SY16 1HQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY16 1HQ is a postcode in Newtown East, Powys, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SY16 1HQ, then scores the surrounding small area 32/100 - bottom 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY16 1HQ are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SY16 1HQ is based on Powys 009 Census 2021. It covers 5,162 residents, 1,324 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 45% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near SY16 1HQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SY16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £195k from 25 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SY16 1HQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SY16 1HQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near SY16 1HQ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SY16 1HQ
Is SY16 1HQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 32/100 (bottom 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SY16 1HQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SY16 1HQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SY16 1HQ?
LocaleIQ matched SY16 1HQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY16 1HQ?
The latest median sold price is £195k based on 25 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SY16 1HQ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.