Postcode Analysis Ceredigion, Wales

BRIDGEND COTTAGES, SY23 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGEND COTTAGES, SY23 1BA.

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Population

214

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SY23 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY23 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £123k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY23 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Bridgend Cottages, 0.2km from Trefechan in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Rheidol ward and the Ceredigion constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 SY23 1BA are sourced from Output Area W00002767 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY23 1BA. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 123,000

1 sales · Mean £ 123,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SY23 1BA is above average at 134 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences221
Anti-social behaviour61
Criminal damage and arson50
Public order42
Drugs37

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

28 nearby
  • HELMSMAN GUEST HOUSE0.9 km
  • Pier Hotel0.5 km
  • Castle Hotel0.3 km
  • Ty Llety Glyn-garth0.3 km
  • Ty Llety Yr Hafod0.3 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

98 nearby
  • Prom Diner0.9 km
  • Antalya restaurant0.5 km
  • Bulgarian Kitchen0.5 km
  • Costa Ltd0.4 km
  • Little Italy0.6 km
  • + 93 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Deri Davies T/A Morgans0.5 km
  • New Look0.4 km
  • Premier Express0.6 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Superdrug0.4 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • The Bank Vault0.4 km
  • DOWNIES VAULTS0.5 km
  • ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.3 km
  • Rummers Bar0.1 km
  • THE MILL INN0.3 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • G.one0.6 km
  • Kam Sing0.6 km
  • Pizza Time0.7 km
  • SPARTACUS I0.7 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aberystwyth0.4 km
  • Borth9.2 km
  • Aberdovey14.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Street0.1 km
  • Mill Street0.1 km
  • Aberystwyth Fire Station0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Park Avenue0.3 km