Postcode report
Is SY20 9EW a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SY20 9EW: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY20 9EW is a postcode in Glantwymyn, Powys, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SY20 9EW, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY20 9EW are safety and health, while housing 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 9EW 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 5/10.
For property prices near SY20 9EW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SY20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £308k from 13 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SY20 9EW 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 9EW; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SY20 9EW
Is SY20 9EW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 28% 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 9EW?
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 demographics are available for SY20 9EW?
LocaleIQ matched SY20 9EW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY20 9EW?
The latest median sold price is £308k based on 13 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SY20 9EW?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.