SY20 8DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Felin-Gerig in Powys. Administratively it sits within Glantwymyn ward and the Montgomeryshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SY20 8DF is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. 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 8DF are sourced from Output Area W00002354 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY20 8DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY20 8DF.
286
47
£ 35,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY20 8DF spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY20 8DF. The average age is 47.5. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 301,000
2 sales · Mean £ 301,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SY20 8DF has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Machynlleth2.4 km
- Dovey Junction7.9 km
- Penhelig15.6 km
Bus Stops
- Trem-y-Felin0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY208DF · Data under Open Government Licence