Placetrics
Sub-area · Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf · Powys · Wales

Living in Powys 021B

Part of Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf · 2,046 residents

Powys 021B is a sub-area in Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf, Powys that skews 65+ and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £621 a month, up 10.3% on the year. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (53rd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband coverage is sparse at 0% of premises — check before signing.

Median rent
£621+10.3%
vs last year
Liveability
49/100
Composite score
Safety
72/100
Higher is safer
Transport
0/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
0%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1815%
18–3416%
35–4914%
50–6425%
65+29%
Population2,046
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person32%Couple with children13%Lone parent7%Other5%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 1.80
White99%Asian0%Black0%Mixed0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian49%No religion44%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK98%
Born outside UK2%
General health (self-reported)
Good77%Fair16%Bad8%
Disability prevalence25%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above31%
Apprenticeship7%
No qualifications21%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

Editorial

Going deeper

Long-form analysis. Tap any heading to expand.

What's it like to rent in Powys 021B?

Powys 021B sits inside Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf, part of the wider Powys council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

Read the dimensional ranks above for the canonical view of where this sub-area excels and where it lags. Any qualitative spin should follow from those numbers.

Who is Powys 021B for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

Set up your move

What you'll need on day one

Set up your home
Slot
Compare broadband at Powys 021B
See providers, speeds and prices for this postcode
Compare deals
Set up your home
Slot
Switch energy on your move-in date
Compare gas + electricity tariffs
Switch tariff
Cover your stuff
Slot
Renters' contents insurance
From £5/month — bundle with car or pet cover
Get a quote
Plan your move
Slot
Compare removal quotes
Get instant quotes from rated local firms
Get quotes

Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Powys 021B?
The median monthly rent across Powys 021B is £621.
How safe is Powys 021B?
Powys 021B has a safety score of 72/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Powys 021B?
Transport score: 0/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Powys 021B part of?
Powys 021B sits inside the Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf neighbourhood, in Powys, Wales.