SY20 8DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Pentrerhedyn, 0.1km from Machynlleth in Machynlleth. Administratively it sits within Machynlleth ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 8DJ are sourced from Output Area W00002523 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL PENTRERHEDYN, SY20 8DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL PENTRERHEDYN, SY20 8DJ.
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
No single demographic signal dominates SY20 8DJ — age 50, 50% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY20 8DJ. 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
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)
Crime around SY20 8DJ 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 Deli0.2 km
- Dyfi Wholefoods Ltd0.1 km
- Dyfi Wholefood0.2 km
- Siop Blodyn Tatws0.1 km
- Dyfi Wholefood0.2 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- White Lion Hotel0.1 km
- Haulfryn0.2 km
- The Wynnstay0.1 km
- Haulfryn0.2 km
- Maenllwyd Guest House0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Dyfi Forester Inn0.4 km
- Clwb Bowlio Machynlleth Bowling Club0.3 km
- Y Llew Coch0.2 km
- Clwb Bowlio Machynlleth Bowling Club0.3 km
- White Horse Hotel0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Caffi Y Plas Cafe0.1 km
- Gwen Restaurant0.2 km
- The Tabernacle Trust0.2 km
- Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre0.1 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 Shop0.5 km
- Town Kebab and Pizzas0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Machynlleth0.7 km
- Dovey Junction5.6 km
- Penhelig13.3 km
Bus Stops
- Clock0.1 km
- Machynlleth Town Clock0.1 km
- Ysgol Bro Dyfi0.1 km
- Wynnstay Arms Hotel0.1 km
- Wynnstay Arms Hotel Q0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY208DJ · Data under Open Government Licence