Postcode insights

SY20 9TL

Corris a Mawddwy

Gwynedd

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Detailed insights for SY20 9TL

Overview

Postcode SY20 9TL is located in a remote rural village, within the Corris a Mawddwy ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bala & Mawddwy area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bala & Mawddwy is £46,083 per year. The nearest station is Machynlleth, about 4.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bala & Mawddwy has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 768 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Bala & Mawddwy has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.8%

Approximately 23.8% 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

7/10

The average income per household in Bala & Mawddwy is £46,083 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY20 9TL.

Transport

The nearest station is Machynlleth located about 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
135.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.34(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.38(-51%)
Other theft
4.78(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.99(-46%)
Public order
1.59(-81%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
92.61%
Other White
9
3.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.17%
Irish
3
1.17%
Chinese
1
0.39%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
36.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.24%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.24%
No qualifications
33
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.47%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
50.77%
Owns with a mortgage
25
19.23%
Other social rented
20
15.38%
Social rents from council
11
8.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Corris a Mawddwy

Median price£217,500
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)13
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £264K

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £299 per square foot) in Corris a Mawddwy area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Corris a Mawddwy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£264,000£389
Detached5£225,000£268
Terraced5£180,000£299

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Corris a Mawddwy

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Corris a Mawddwy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£148,000£105,000
2017£167,498£110,000£105,000
2018£215,000£165,000£90,000
2019£256,000£158,750£105,000
2020£212,500£146,800£128,500
2021£294,250£166,500£132,000
2022£329,000£175,100£165,300
2023£280,000£270,000£129,000
2024£258,500£151,500£133,750
2025£221,500£190,000£180,000
2026£255,000£264,000£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Corris a Mawddwy.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Corris a Mawddwy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£222£100
2017£144£180£130
2018£129£145£135
2019£200£205£140
2020£204£164£137
2021£305£217£151
2022£261£227
2023£150£190£155
2024£319£138£166
2025£207£299£176
2026£268£389£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Corris a Mawddwy.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Corris a Mawddwy in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY20 9TL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY20 9TL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 20252, Craig Y Don, Machynlleth, SY20 9THTerracedFreehold£75,000
20 Feb 202511, Abercorris Cabins, Machynlleth, SY20 9RJDetachedFreehold£90,000
11 Feb 20251, Penybont, Machynlleth, SY20 9TEOtherFreehold£142,000
17 Mar 20251, Mount Pleasant, Machynlleth, SY20 9RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
01 May 2025Gaewern Farm, Machynlleth, SY20 9RFOtherFreehold£700,000

Schools

In the SY20 9TL postcode area, located within Bala & Mawddwy, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY20 9TL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Dyffryn DulasWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY20 9TL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY20 9TL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBwtri Y CrochanChapel Street, Gwynedd, SY20 9RFWalking directions to Bwtri Y Crochan

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY20 9TL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Pughe Roberts

Corris a Mawddwy - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Liz Saville Roberts

Dwyfor Meirionnydd - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictGwyneddW06000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyDwyfor MeirionnyddW07000096
WardCorris a MawddwyW05001521
ParishCorrisW04000058
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bala & MawddwyW02000024
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 015BW01000060
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY20 9TL

Is SY20 9TL (Bala & Mawddwy) safe?

The area around SY20 9TL records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SY20 9TL?

The median sale price around SY20 9TL in Bala & Mawddwy is £217,500 (about £299 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY20 9TL?

There is 1 school close to SY20 9TL, including Ysgol Gynradd Dyffryn Dulas. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY20 9TL?

SY20 9TL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 768 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY20 9TL (Bala & Mawddwy) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering SY20 9TL is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Pughe Roberts (Independent).

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.