Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY20 8AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

253

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY20 8AF's 67% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

SY20 8AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Machynlleth in Machynlleth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Machynlleth ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.

The people who live in SY20 8AF are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8AF are sourced from Output Area W00002516 (shared with 19 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 8AF. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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)

SY20 8AF has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 offences34
Public order11
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Blasau Deli0.2 km
  • Dyfi Wholefoods Ltd0.2 km
  • Dyfi Wholefood0.1 km
  • Siop Blodyn Tatws0.2 km
  • Popty Clai0.1 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • White Lion Hotel0.2 km
  • Haulfryn0.4 km
  • The Wynnstay0.2 km
  • Maenllwyd Guest House0.5 km
  • The Wynnstay0.2 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Dyfi Forester Inn0.3 km
  • Clwb Bowlio Machynlleth Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Y Llew Coch0.2 km
  • Clwb Rygbi0.5 km
  • Clwb Rygbi0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Caffi Y Plas Cafe0.2 km
  • Gwen Restaurant0.1 km
  • The Tabernacle Trust0.2 km
  • Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Ian Snow0.0 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative 0.1 km
  • Co-operative Group0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Machynlleth0.6 km
  • Dovey Junction5.9 km
  • Penhelig13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wynnstay Arms Hotel Q0.1 km
  • Clock0.1 km
  • Wynnstay Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • Old Stable0.2 km
  • Old Stable0.2 km