Postcode Analysis Ceredigion, Wales

SY23 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY23 1BH.

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Population

144

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY23 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY23 1BH's 54% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

SY23 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Trefechan in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Rheidol ward and the Ceredigion constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. 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 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £128k, 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area W00002769 (shared with 5 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 1BH. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 128,500

1 sales · Mean £ 128,500

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

Crime around SY23 1BH is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences97
Criminal damage and arson24
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order16
Drugs15

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Deri Davies T/A Morgans0.7 km
  • New Look0.6 km
  • Premier Express0.8 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Superdrug0.6 km
  • + 55 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Pier Hotel0.6 km
  • Castle Hotel0.4 km
  • Ty Llety Glyn-garth0.4 km
  • Ty Llety Yr Hafod0.3 km
  • Ty Llety Sunnymead0.4 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • The Bank Vault0.6 km
  • DOWNIES VAULTS0.7 km
  • ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.4 km
  • Rummers Bar0.3 km
  • THE MILL INN0.5 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • Antalya restaurant0.7 km
  • Bulgarian Kitchen0.7 km
  • Costa Ltd0.6 km
  • Little Italy0.8 km
  • Sophie's Cafe0.8 km
  • + 87 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • G.one0.8 km
  • Kam Sing0.7 km
  • Pizza Time0.9 km
  • SPARTACUS I0.9 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aberystwyth0.6 km
  • Borth9.4 km
  • Aberdovey15.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Aberystwyth Fire Station0.1 km
  • Mill Street0.3 km
  • Mill Street0.3 km
  • Holiday Village0.4 km