Postcode insights

SY20 8DY

Heol Maengwyn

Machynlleth

Interactive map showing SY20 8DY and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SY20 8DY

Overview

Postcode SY20 8DY is located in a rural town, within the Machynlleth ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Machynlleth & Banwy area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Machynlleth & Banwy is £41,673 per year. The nearest station is Machynlleth, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
41.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Machynlleth & Banwy has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,240 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Machynlleth & Banwy has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.2%

Approximately 41.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Machynlleth & Banwy is £41,673 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY20 8DY.

Transport

The nearest station is Machynlleth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY20 8DY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Machynlleth

N/A

Walking directions to Machynlleth

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
93.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.09(+6%)
Public order
8.33(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.4(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.48(-12%)
Other theft
2.78(-39%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
96.93%
Other White
3
1.15%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.77%
African
1
0.38%
Irish
1
0.38%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
27.73%
No qualifications
50
22.73%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
30.88%
Owns outright
38
27.94%
Owns with a mortgage
20
14.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.03%
Social rents from council
14
10.29%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Machynlleth

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £220K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Machynlleth area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Machynlleth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£330,000£274
Semi-Detached4£187,500£246
Terraced10£176,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Machynlleth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Machynlleth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120,000£159,750£136,000
2017£189,000£140,000£133,000
2018£200,000£159,000£119,500
2019£212,500£160,000£141,500
2020£280,000£142,500£148,000
2021£208,500£166,750£145,000
2022£284,000£156,250£175,000
2023£216,000£200,000£171,750
2024£272,500£183,500£148,000
2025£375,000£208,500£177,000
2026£320,000£174,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Machynlleth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Machynlleth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£129
2017£174£131£137
2018£189£166£145
2019£145£164£150
2020£188£150£146
2021£265£183£152
2022£249£186£174
2023£218£195£204
2024£196£231£212
2025£191£254£211
2026£281£168
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Machynlleth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Machynlleth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY20 8DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY20 8DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 202516, Tremyrallt, Machynlleth, SY20 8ENTerracedFreehold£175,000
01 Sept 2025Flat, 22, Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, SY20 8DTOtherFreehold£300,000
20 Oct 2025Tan House, Tanrallt Road, Machynlleth, SY20 8HHDetachedFreehold£375,000
22 May 202533, Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, SY20 8EBTerracedFreehold£170,000
10 Apr 202525, Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, SY20 8EBOtherFreehold£158,000

Schools

In the SY20 8DY postcode area, located within Machynlleth & Banwy, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY20 8DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Bro HyddgenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY20 8DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY20 8DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodMeangwyn Street, Powys, SY20 8EEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miSpar51 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, SY20 8EEWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY20 8DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Alwyn Evans

Machynlleth - Elected 9 Oct 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Steve Witherden

Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyMontgomeryshire and GlyndwrW07000102
WardMachynllethW05001158
ParishMachynllethW04000326
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Machynlleth & BanwyW02000100
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 004CW01000473
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY20 8DY

Is SY20 8DY (Machynlleth & Banwy) safe?

The area around SY20 8DY records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SY20 8DY?

The median sale price around SY20 8DY in Machynlleth & Banwy is £195,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY20 8DY?

There is 1 school close to SY20 8DY, including Ysgol Bro Hyddgen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY20 8DY?

The closest station to SY20 8DY is Machynlleth, about 618 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY20 8DY?

SY20 8DY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,240 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY20 8DY (Machynlleth & Banwy) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY20 8DY is Steve Witherden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Alwyn Evans (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.