SA40 9SY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Drefach in Dre-fach. Administratively it sits within Llanwenog ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
For families considering a move, SA40 9SY represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £234k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SA40 9SY are sourced from Output Area W00002888 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA40 9SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA40 9SY.
305
46
£ 36,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SA40 9SY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA40 9SY. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 234,000
1 sales · Mean £ 234,000
Semi-Detached
£ 112,000
2 sales · Mean £ 112,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cledlyn Lake0.9 km
- Cledlyn Lake0.9 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Drefach Play Area0.1 km
- Drefach Play Area0.1 km
- Dre-fach War Memorial0.1 km
- Dre-fach War Memorial0.2 km
- Dre-fach Crossroads0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA409SY · Data under Open Government Licence