SY21 — WELSHPOOL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY21 is £308,163, broadly in line with the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY21 cost 7.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY21 have fallen 8.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£322,265	275
Semi-detached	£195,014	125
Terraced	£166,990	101
Flat	£91,190	5
All types	£308,163	592

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY21

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

SY21 has a crime rate of 81.5 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

22.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

8.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

17.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

13.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SY21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY21 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Henslow and Evolution School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Berriew C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Leighton C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Guilsfield C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Buttington Trewern C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SY21 are 217.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 75% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

217.0 Mbps

Avg Download

39.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

75%

Superfast Coverage

50%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY21 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SY21 — WELSHPOOL

Area Summary

SY21 (WELSHPOOL) offers property prices near the national average (£308,163), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (217 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY20

MACHYNLLETH

£241K

▼ 2.8% YoY

SY22

LLANYMYNECH

£300K

▼ 14.3% YoY

SY23

ABERYSTWYTH

£264K

▼ 9.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY21?

The average house price in SY21 (WELSHPOOL) is £308,163, based on 592 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.6% over the past year.

Is SY21 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY21 is close to the national average at 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (17.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY21?

There are 12 schools in or near SY21. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY21?

Council tax in SY21 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SY21?

The average broadband download speed in SY21 is 217 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 75% of premises, ultrafast to 50%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY21 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in SY21 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 332,455.