Postcode Analysis Ceredigion, Wales

GLENHURST VILLAS, SY23 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENHURST VILLAS, SY23 1BD.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY23 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SY23 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £270k.

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

SY23 1BD is an up-and-coming urban area on Glenhurst Villas, 0.1km from Trefechan in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Rheidol ward and the Ceredigion constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SY23 1BD offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 139 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area W00002763 (shared with 10 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 1BD. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Terraced

£ 203,750

2 sales · Mean £ 203,750

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

Crime around SY23 1BD is above average at 139 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 offences210
Anti-social behaviour61
Criminal damage and arson47
Public order41
Drugs37

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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