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SY20 8AE Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SY20 8AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY20 8AE is a postcode in Machynlleth, Powys, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SY20 8AE, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY20 8AE are safety and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SY20 8AE is based on Powys 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,205 residents, 12 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near SY20 8AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SY20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £308k from 27 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SY20 8AE can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SY20 8AE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near SY20 8AE; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SY20 8AE
Is SY20 8AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SY20 8AE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SY20 8AE?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SY20 8AE?
LocaleIQ matched SY20 8AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY20 8AE?
The latest median sold price is £308k based on 27 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SY20 8AE?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.