Living in SY16, Powys
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SY16 in Powys. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Powys: £231,004, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06).
What actually sold around SY16
66 recorded home sales on the streets around central SY16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £210,000 and a range from £90,000 to £517,500. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 BRYN STREET, SY16 2HL | terraced | £116,600 | 2026-06-05 |
| 15 OAKLANDS PARK, SY16 2QR | semi-detached | £145,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 2 CHURCHILL CLOSE, SY16 2PU | detached | £298,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 4 OAKLANDS PARK, SY16 2QR | semi-detached | £140,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| CEDEWAIN CANAL ROAD, SY16 2AS | detached | £250,000 | 2026-03-13 |
| 57 OAKLANDS PARK, SY16 2QR | detached | £295,000 | 2026-03-13 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of SY16.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.1% |
| Skilled trades | 15.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
81 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SY16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Common questions about SY16
What is the average house price in SY16?
The average sold price in Powys is £231,004 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SY16?
Prices in Powys are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SY16?
The median of 66 recorded sales around central SY16 in the last 2 years is £210,000, ranging from £90,000 to £517,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in SY16?
81 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SY16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SY16 at risk of flooding?
Central SY16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SY16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £210,000; 81 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SY16 safe?
81 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SY16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SY16 or SY17, SY16 or SY15, SY16 or SY21.
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