Heol Maengwyn is in Machynlleth and in Montgomeryshire district. SY20 8EA is located in the Machynlleth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, SY20 8EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY20 8EF, SY20 8HW, SY20 8EN, SY20 8HU, SY20 8DY, SY20 8HT, SY20 8EE, SY20 8HX, SY20 8EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY20 8EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58% | 50.8% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 42% | 49.2% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.7% | 35.2% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 37.9% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 11.4% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 11% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 40.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 17.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 22.7% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 16.8% | 9.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 27.7% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.9% | 97.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Maengwyn was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 258.3% higher than the Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Maengwyn has the 5th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn and the 105th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £120,500 | 2022-06-01 | £128,062 |
| Maglona Garage Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-11-01 | £278,480 |
| 104 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2021-05-17 | £109,349 |
| 92 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-07-16 | £222,187 |
| 102 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-04-18 | £151,178 |
SY20 8EA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SY20 8EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bwyty Maengwyn Cafe | 55-57 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 205 yd | |
| Caffi Glyndwr | Canolfan Owain Glyndwr, Maengwyn Street | 212 yd | |
| Ian Snow | The Old Post Office, 8 Maengwyn Street | 297 yd | |
| Hennighans Bottom Shop | 44-46 Heol Maengwyn, Maengwyn Street | 298 yd | |
| Mandys Coffee Shop | 14 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Bowlio Machynlleth Bowling Club | Lon Llynlloedd, Machynlleth | 170 yd | |
| Clwb Rygbi | The Plas, Maengwyn Street | 248 yd | |
| White Horse Hotel | Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 348 yd | |
| The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) | 11 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 442 yd | |
| Skinners Arms | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HennighansTop Shop | 121/123 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 68 yd | |
| China Garden | 40 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 348 yd | |
| Town Kebab and Pizzas | 49 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 370 yd | |
| Hermit Crab Coffee | 12 Penrallt Street, Machynlleth | 464 yd | |
| Waggys Records | 6 Penrallt Street, Machynlleth | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 80-88 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 205 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 3.7% |
| Median download speed | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.