SY20 8BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Y Doll, 0.2km from Machynlleth in Machynlleth. Administratively it sits within Machynlleth ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SY20 8BQ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 8BQ are sourced from Output Area W00002521 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL Y DOLL, SY20 8BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL Y DOLL, SY20 8BQ.
215
50
£ 35,300 /yr
58%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY20 8BQ's 65% ownership and 50-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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY20 8BQ. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 131,500
4 sales · Mean £ 133,250
Detached
£ 110,000
2 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY20 8BQ is moderate at 50 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 Deli0.2 km
- Dyfi Wholefoods Ltd0.2 km
- Dyfi Wholefood0.3 km
- Siop Blodyn Tatws0.2 km
- Popty Clai0.3 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- White Lion Hotel0.3 km
- Haulfryn0.5 km
- The Wynnstay0.2 km
- Maenllwyd Guest House0.7 km
- The Wynnstay0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Dyfi Forester Inn0.0 km
- Clwb Bowlio Machynlleth Bowling Club0.4 km
- Y Llew Coch0.2 km
- Clwb Rygbi0.7 km
- Clwb Rygbi0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Caffi Y Plas Cafe0.4 km
- Gwen Restaurant0.3 km
- The Tabernacle Trust0.2 km
- Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre0.4 km
- Ian Snow0.3 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative 0.4 km
- Co-operative Group0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Garden0.3 km
- Town Kebab and Pizzas0.3 km
- China Garden0.3 km
- HennighansTop Shop0.6 km
- HennighansTop Shop0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Machynlleth0.4 km
- Dovey Junction5.8 km
- Penhelig13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Depot0.2 km
- Bus Depot0.2 km
- Clock0.2 km
- Wynnstay Arms Hotel0.2 km
- Wynnstay Arms Hotel Q0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY208BQ · Data under Open Government Licence