SY20 — MACHYNLLETH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY20 is £240,903, which is 24% below the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY20 cost 16.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY20 have fallen 2.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£304,842	100
Semi-detached	£220,201	46
Terraced	£155,438	118
Flat	£151,067	3
All types	£240,903	329

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY20

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 86.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY20 has a crime rate 6% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

23.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

8.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

19.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

13.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SY20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY20 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ysgol Gynradd Dyffryn Dulas	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Gynradd Pennal	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Glantwymyn	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Bro Hyddgen	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

120,813

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SY20 are 222.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 76% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

222.0 Mbps

Avg Download

40.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

51%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY20 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SY20 — MACHYNLLETH

Area Summary

SY20 (MACHYNLLETH) offers affordable property prices (£240,903, 16% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (222 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY19

LLANBRYNMAIR

£315K

▲ 16.8% YoY

SY21

WELSHPOOL

£308K

▼ 8.6% YoY

SY22

LLANYMYNECH

£300K

▼ 14.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY20?

The average house price in SY20 (MACHYNLLETH) is £240,903, based on 329 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.8% over the past year.

Is SY20 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY20 is close to the national average at 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (19.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY20?

There are 4 schools in or near SY20. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY20?

Council tax in SY20 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SY20?

The average broadband download speed in SY20 is 222 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 80% of premises, ultrafast to 51%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY20 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in SY20 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 120,813.