Affluence in SY16 1RF
How SY16 1RF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Newtown South
- Council
- Powys
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,844 (2024)
SY16 1RFNewtown
How well off SY16 1RF is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the SY16 1RF area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of Wales. Its weakest domain is community safety (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within Wales only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Community safety1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Access to services3.0
- Housing8.0
- Living environment10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across Wales, 51.9% of adults are in work; the SY16 1RF area is broadly in line with that, at 56.1%. 12.5% are retired and 8.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across Wales, 29.6% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SY16 1RF area is well below that, at 17.5%.
Highest qualification
Across Wales, 31.5% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SY16 1RF area is well below that, at 20.1%. 23.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SY16 1RF sits in (Newtown South): about 1,844 residents.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.