SY16 or SY21?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
The short version
- SY21 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
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SY16
Powys
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SY21
Powys
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| Median home sale nearby | £200,000
from 65 sales |
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| Average sold price | £170,597 | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +2.9% (Powys) | +2.9% (Powys) |
| Dwelling type | Detached bungalow | — |
| Floor area | 80 m² | — |
| Built | 1967–1975 | — |
| Energy rating | C | — |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £1180/yr | — |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 81 recorded | 1 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | — | — |
Common questions
Which has less crime, SY16 or SY21?
SY21 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (81 in SY16 against 1 in SY21, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Should I buy in SY16 or SY21?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.