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SY21 8HN Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Powys
About SY21 8HN: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY21 8HN is a postcode in Berriew and Castle Caereinion, Powys, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SY21 8HN, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY21 8HN are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 SY21 8HN is based on Powys 005 Census 2021. It covers 5,533 residents, 43 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 7% 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 8/10.
For property prices near SY21 8HN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SY21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £365k from 33 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SY21 8HN can compare 2 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 SY21 8HN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on 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 SY21 8HN; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SY21 8HN
Is SY21 8HN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 12% 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 SY21 8HN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SY21 8HN?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SY21 8HN?
LocaleIQ matched SY21 8HN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY21 8HN?
The latest median sold price is £365k based on 33 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SY21 8HN?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.