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SY21

WELSHPOOL

Mid Wales, Wales, England

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SY21 is the postcode district for WELSHPOOL, located in Mid Wales, Wales.

Avg price £308,163
1yr change ▼ 8.6%
Crime 0% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£308,163

▼ 8.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% above national avg

Crime Rate

81.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

0% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

217 Mbps

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.

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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

£279K £294K £310K £326K £342K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

67

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.

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217.0 Mbps

Avg Download

39.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

75%

Superfast Coverage

50%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SY21 WELSHPOOL

What is the average house price in SY21 WELSHPOOL?
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 WELSHPOOL 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 is the population of SY21 WELSHPOOL?
The population of SY21 (WELSHPOOL) is approximately 332,455 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SY21 WELSHPOOL?
There are 12 schools in or near SY21. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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