SA43 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maesglas, 1.1km from Aberteifi in Cardigan. Administratively it sits within Mwldan ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 25.7% year-on-year. 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 SA43 1AY are sourced from Output Area W00002722 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAESGLAS, SA43 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAESGLAS, SA43 1AY.
267
48
£ 31,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA43 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA43 1AY's 70% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 25.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA43 1AY. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 187,475
10 sales · Mean £ 182,395
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA43 1AY has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ty Parc0.3 km
- Ty Parc0.3 km
- BELL HOTEL1.0 km
- Gwesty Bell1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Clwb Bowls Aberteifi0.7 km
- Cardigan Bowls Club0.7 km
- Teifi Lodge of Freemasons0.8 km
- Clwb Rygbi Aberteifi0.4 km
- CARDIGAN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Canolfan Hamdden a Phwll Nofio0.8 km
- Nelsons Delicatessen1.0 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Cardigan Memorial Pool & Hall Trust0.8 km
- Happy Planet Green Store0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bwyty Tsieiniaidd Happy City0.9 km
- Canolfan Byd Bychan0.9 km
- Coffee #11.0 km
- Finch Square Shop1.0 km
- The Copper Pot0.9 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Cardigan fried chicken1.0 km
- Cardigan fried chicken1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Aldi Stores0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Brondesbury Lodge0.1 km
- Maesglas Estate0.1 km
- Felin Ban0.2 km
- Hawthorns0.2 km
- Hawthorns0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA431AY · Data under Open Government Licence