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SY20

MACHYNLLETH

Mid Wales, Wales, England

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SY20 covers MACHYNLLETH in Mid Wales, Wales.

Avg price £240,903
1yr change ▼ 2.8%
Crime 6% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£240,903

▼ 2.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

16% below national avg

Crime Rate

86.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

6% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

222 Mbps

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.

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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

£235K £237K £239K £241K £243K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

120,813

Population

67

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.

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222.0 Mbps

Avg Download

40.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

51%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SY20 MACHYNLLETH

What is the average house price in SY20 MACHYNLLETH?
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 MACHYNLLETH 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 is the population of SY20 MACHYNLLETH?
The population of SY20 (MACHYNLLETH) is approximately 120,813 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SY20 MACHYNLLETH?
There are 4 schools in or near SY20. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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