Side-by-side comparison of SY20 Machynlleth and SY21 Welshpool covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SY20 is the more affordable option at £195,000 median vs £241,000 in SY21. SY20 has lower recorded crime (263 vs 1,328 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | SY20 Machynlleth | SY21 Welshpool |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £195,000 | £241,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | — | — |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 263 | 1,328 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 17.2 | 18.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 57.9 | 54.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 53.0 | 63.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.