SY20 8AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Machynlleth in Machynlleth. Administratively it sits within Machynlleth ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 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 8AZ are sourced from Output Area W00002516 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY20 8AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY20 8AZ.
253
47
£ 35,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SY20 8AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY20 8AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY20 8AZ has low crime rates — 46 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Blasau Deli0.1 km
- Dyfi Wholefoods Ltd0.1 km
- Dyfi Wholefood0.1 km
- Siop Blodyn Tatws0.1 km
- Popty Clai0.1 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- White Lion Hotel0.3 km
- Haulfryn0.5 km
- The Wynnstay0.2 km
- Maenllwyd Guest House0.6 km
- The Wynnstay0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Dyfi Forester Inn0.2 km
- Clwb Bowlio Machynlleth Bowling Club0.3 km
- Y Llew Coch0.1 km
- Clwb Rygbi0.5 km
- Clwb Rygbi0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Caffi Y Plas Cafe0.3 km
- Gwen Restaurant0.1 km
- The Tabernacle Trust0.1 km
- Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre0.3 km
- Ian Snow0.1 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative 0.2 km
- Co-operative Group0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Garden0.1 km
- Town Kebab and Pizzas0.1 km
- China Garden0.1 km
- HennighansTop Shop0.4 km
- HennighansTop Shop0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Machynlleth0.5 km
- Dovey Junction5.9 km
- Penhelig13.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clock0.1 km
- Wynnstay Arms Hotel Q0.1 km
- Wynnstay Arms Hotel0.2 km
- Clock0.2 km
- Machynlleth Town Clock0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY208AZ · Data under Open Government Licence