Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY20 8AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY20 8AE.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SY20 8AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY20 8AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km from Machynlleth in Machynlleth. Administratively it sits within Machynlleth ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SY20 8AE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SY20 8AE are sourced from Output Area W00002523 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY20 8AE. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SY20 8AE is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Blasau Deli0.1 km
  • Dyfi Wholefoods Ltd0.0 km
  • Dyfi Wholefood0.1 km
  • Siop Blodyn Tatws0.0 km
  • Popty Clai0.1 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • White Lion Hotel0.1 km
  • Haulfryn0.3 km
  • The Wynnstay0.0 km
  • Maenllwyd Guest House0.6 km
  • The Wynnstay0.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Dyfi Forester Inn0.3 km
  • Clwb Bowlio Machynlleth Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Y Llew Coch0.0 km
  • Clwb Rygbi0.6 km
  • Clwb Rygbi0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Caffi Y Plas Cafe0.2 km
  • Gwen Restaurant0.1 km
  • The Tabernacle Trust0.1 km
  • Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Ian Snow0.2 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative 0.2 km
  • Co-operative Group0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China Garden0.1 km
  • Town Kebab and Pizzas0.1 km
  • China Garden0.1 km
  • HennighansTop Shop0.5 km
  • HennighansTop Shop0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Machynlleth0.6 km
  • Dovey Junction5.7 km
  • Penhelig13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wynnstay Arms Hotel0.0 km
  • Clock0.0 km
  • Wynnstay Arms Hotel Q0.0 km
  • Clock0.0 km
  • Machynlleth Town Clock0.0 km