Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SY20 postcode area, covering Machynlleth and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£155,811
Median price
£133,000
5-year trend
+40.8%
Total sales
3,170
The SY20 area has 348 individual postcodes with 3,170 registered sales. Prices are +60.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Machynlleth. The five-year price movement is +40.8%.
SY20 averages £155,811, placing it in the affordable category, +60.7% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 3,170 recorded sales across 348 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SY20 is +40.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SY20 8NR
£131,766 avg · 77 sales
SY20 9PR
£131,615 avg · 57 sales
SY20 9DZ
£117,362 avg · 49 sales
SY20 8BS
£86,978 avg · 46 sales
SY20 8HN
£121,098 avg · 40 sales
SY20 8PN
£205,184 avg · 38 sales
SY20 8LG
£182,489 avg · 35 sales
SY20 8JH
£178,500 avg · 34 sales
SY20 8QJ
£120,323 avg · 34 sales
This SY20 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SY20 postcode area is £155,811, based on 3,170 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Machynlleth.
Properties in SY20 average £155,811, which is +60.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£133,000) is 14.6% below the average (£155,811), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SY20 have moved +40.8% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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