Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SY20 8AH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

263

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY20 8AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in SY20 8AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SY20 8AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km 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 8AH are typical of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 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 18 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 8AH are sourced from Output Area W00002519 (shared with 56 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 8AH. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

SY20 8AH has low crime rates — 18 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 offences17
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Blasau Deli0.7 km
  • Dyfi Wholefoods Ltd0.7 km
  • Dyfi Wholefood0.6 km
  • Siop Blodyn Tatws0.7 km
  • Dyfi Wholefood0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • White Lion Hotel0.7 km
  • Haulfryn0.8 km
  • The Wynnstay0.7 km
  • Haulfryn0.8 km
  • Maenllwyd Guest House0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Dyfi Forester Inn0.9 km
  • Clwb Bowlio Machynlleth Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Y Llew Coch0.7 km
  • Clwb Bowlio Machynlleth Bowling Club0.4 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Caffi Y Plas Cafe0.5 km
  • Gwen Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Tabernacle Trust0.7 km
  • Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • Ian Snow0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative 0.4 km
  • Co-operative Group0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China Garden0.6 km
  • Town Kebab and Pizzas0.6 km
  • China Garden0.6 km
  • HennighansTop Shop0.3 km
  • Town Kebab and Pizzas0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Machynlleth1.1 km
  • Dovey Junction6.2 km
  • Penhelig13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cae Crwn0.2 km
  • Ysbyty Bro Ddyfi0.3 km
  • Ysbyty Bro Ddyfi0.3 km
  • Old Stable0.4 km
  • Old Stable0.4 km