Affluence in SY16 9
How SY16 9 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Powys
- Region
- Wales
- Population
- 2,138 (2024)
SY16 9Postcode sector · Newtown
How well off SY16 9 is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, SY16 9 scores 3.0 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is community safety (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Community safety1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Access to services5.0
- Living environment7.0
- Housing7.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
52.7% of adults in SY16 9 are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 22.8% are retired and 4.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
20.9% of adults in SY16 9 work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
20.2% of adults in SY16 9 hold a degree or equivalent, well below the Wales average of 31.5%. 24.7% have no qualifications.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.