SY20 8HQ is in Machynlleth and Powys district. SY20 8HQ 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 Machynlleth, SY20 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY20 8HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49% | 48.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 32.3% | 34.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 46.5% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 14.1% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 46.8% | 42.4% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 22.2% | 27.2% | 5.0% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 5.8% | -10.7% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.8% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 27.2% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 99% 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 | 97.7% | 99% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 99% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SY20 8HQ was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 135.8% higher than the Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SY20 8HQ has the 15th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn and the 174th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Garth Holiday Park, Machynlleth, Powys Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-03-28 | £94,167 |
| 2 Garth Holiday Park, Machynlleth, Powys Other, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2024-02-13 | £58,692 |
| Chalet 13 Garth Holiday Village, Machynlleth, Powys Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2022-11-22 | £9,577 |
| 10 Garth Holiday Park, Machynlleth, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £95,500 | 2021-08-27 | £108,595 |
| 4 Garth Holiday Park Garth Road, Machynlleth, Powys Other, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2021-05-17 | £43,282 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J D Golf Club | Machynlleth Golf Club (Kitchen), Newtown Road | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Rygbi | The Plas, Maengwyn Street | 941 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 | 42.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.1% |
| 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 | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.