Brynygog is in Machynlleth and in Montgomeryshire district. SY20 8HL is located in the Machynlleth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brynygog, Machynlleth, SY20 8HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY20 8HB, SY20 8HA, SY20 8HN, SY20 8HD, SY20 8JB, SY20 8XA, SY20 8HF, SY20 8DE, SY20 8EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY20 8HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 42.2% | 36.7% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 40.4% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 14.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 47.1% | 45.8% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 31.1% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 14.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 25.2% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 20.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 98.5% | 97.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.7% | 13.5% | 20.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brynygog was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.7% higher than the Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brynygog has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn and the 209th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Bryn Y Gog, Machynlleth, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2024-10-10 | £175,331 |
| 34 Bryn Y Gog, Machynlleth, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-15 | £179,443 |
| 33 Brynygog, Machynlleth, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-01-15 | £178,360 |
| 12 Brynygog, Machynlleth, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2013-07-03 | £118,599 |
| 28 Brynygog, Machynlleth, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2013-05-07 | £168,441 |
SY20 8HL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 658 yd | |
| Caffi Glyndwr | Canolfan Owain Glyndwr, Maengwyn Street | 661 yd | |
| J D Golf Club | Machynlleth Golf Club (Kitchen), Newtown Road | 670 yd | |
| Ian Snow | The Old Post Office, 8 Maengwyn Street | 742 yd | |
| Hennighans Bottom Shop | 44-46 Heol Maengwyn, Maengwyn Street | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Rygbi | The Plas, Maengwyn Street | 230 yd | |
| Clwb Bowlio Machynlleth Bowling Club | Lon Llynlloedd, Machynlleth | 646 yd | |
| White Horse Hotel | Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 809 yd | |
| The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) | 11 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 889 yd | |
| Skinners Arms | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HennighansTop Shop | 121/123 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 411 yd | |
| China Garden | 40 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 809 yd | |
| Town Kebab and Pizzas | 49 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 820 yd | |
| Hermit Crab Coffee | 12 Penrallt Street, Machynlleth | 896 yd | |
| Waggys Records | 6 Penrallt Street, Machynlleth | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 80-88 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth | 658 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.