Postcode report
SY21 8RP Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SY21 8RP: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY21 8RP 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 8RP, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY21 8RP are property market signals 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 SY21 8RP is based on Powys 003 Census 2021. It covers 6,633 residents, 170 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 50% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 27% 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 SY21 8RP, 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 8RP 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 8RP 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 SY21 8RP; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SY21 8RP
Is SY21 8RP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 18% 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 8RP?
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 SY21 8RP?
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 8RP?
LocaleIQ matched SY21 8RP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY21 8RP?
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 8RP?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.