SY17 covers Caersws in Powys, a rural postcode with modest market dynamics. Over five years, prices have grown at 4.1% compound annual rate, while rental values have increased at 5.0%, suggesting rental yields may be improving relative to purchase prices. Population growth has been minimal at 0.5% over the same period, indicating limited demographic expansion to drive demand. The district scores 46.1 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it at the 27th percentile nationally, and sits in the latent gentrification stage, meaning there is currently limited evidence of property-led urban change. These figures suggest SY17 operates as a relatively stable rural market without significant growth drivers or market acceleration.
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- 1Property prices up 3.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Caersws · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
Caersws (SY17) common questions
Is Caersws up and coming?
Caersws (SY17) has a trajectory score of 46/100 (Average), placing it in the top 73% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Caersws safe?
Caersws has a safety score of 29/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Caersws?
The average property price in Caersws (SY17) is £197k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Caersws?
The median monthly rent in Caersws (SY17) is £611 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Caersws?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Builth Wells (LD2), Llanbrynmair (SY19), Llanidloes (SY18), Merthyr Tydfil (CF47), Montgomery (SY15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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