SY20 8DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Windsor Terrace, 0.1km from Machynlleth in Machynlleth. Administratively it sits within Machynlleth ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SY20 8DA offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 8DA are sourced from Output Area W00002523 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDSOR TERRACE, SY20 8DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDSOR TERRACE, SY20 8DA.
244
50
£ 35,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY20 8DA spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY20 8DA. 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
Economic Activity
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)
Crime around SY20 8DA 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Blasau Deli0.0 km
- Dyfi Wholefoods Ltd0.1 km
- Dyfi Wholefood0.2 km
- Siop Blodyn Tatws0.1 km
- Popty Clai0.2 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- White Lion Hotel0.2 km
- Haulfryn0.3 km
- The Wynnstay0.1 km
- Maenllwyd Guest House0.7 km
- The Wynnstay0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Dyfi Forester Inn0.2 km
- Clwb Bowlio Machynlleth Bowling Club0.4 km
- Y Llew Coch0.1 km
- Clwb Rygbi0.7 km
- Clwb Rygbi0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Caffi Y Plas Cafe0.3 km
- Gwen Restaurant0.2 km
- The Tabernacle Trust0.1 km
- Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre0.3 km
- Ian Snow0.2 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative 0.3 km
- Co-operative Group0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Garden0.2 km
- Town Kebab and Pizzas0.2 km
- China Garden0.2 km
- HennighansTop Shop0.6 km
- HennighansTop Shop0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Machynlleth0.5 km
- Dovey Junction5.7 km
- Penhelig13.3 km
Bus Stops
- Machynlleth Town Clock0.1 km
- Clock0.1 km
- Clock0.1 km
- Wynnstay Arms Hotel0.1 km
- Wynnstay Arms Hotel Q0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY208DA · Data under Open Government Licence