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

Living in Powys 021E

Part of Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf · 1,423 residents

Powys 021E 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 top half of UK sub-areas (27th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband coverage is sparse at 0% of premises — check before signing.

Median rent
£621+10.3%
vs last year
Liveability
36/100
Composite score
Safety
38/100
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 1816%
18–3416%
35–4916%
50–6426%
65+28%
Population1,423
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 children14%Lone parent11%Other3%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 5.10
White97%Asian2%Black0%Mixed1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian50%No religion42%Other2%
Country of birth
Born in UK97%
Born outside UK3%
General health (self-reported)
Good73%Fair18%Bad10%
Disability prevalence27%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above28%
Apprenticeship8%
No qualifications24%

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

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

Powys 021E 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

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Who is Powys 021E 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.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Powys 021E?
The median monthly rent across Powys 021E is £621.
How safe is Powys 021E?
Powys 021E has a safety score of 38/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Powys 021E?
Transport score: 0/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Powys 021E part of?
Powys 021E sits inside the Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf neighbourhood, in Powys, Wales.