SY23 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Felin Y Mor, 0.5km from Trefechan in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Rheidol ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY23, SY23 1BU offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £667k, up 3.4% 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 SY23 1BU are sourced from Output Area W00002770 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FELIN Y MOR, SY23 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELIN Y MOR, SY23 1BU.
292
48
£ 37,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY23 1BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SY23 1BU's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £667k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY23 1BU. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 499,950
15 sales · Mean £ 535,763
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY23 1BU has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- New Look1.0 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Superdrug1.0 km
- SPAR1.0 km
- Argos0.9 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Pier Hotel1.0 km
- Castle Hotel0.7 km
- Ty Llety Glyn-garth0.7 km
- Ty Llety Yr Hafod0.6 km
- Ty Llety Sunnymead0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- The Bank Vault0.9 km
- ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.7 km
- Rummers Bar0.6 km
- THE MILL INN0.8 km
- Asteroid Club0.6 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Bulgarian Kitchen1.0 km
- Costa Ltd1.0 km
- Costa Ltd1.0 km
- Medina1.0 km
- ULTRACOMIDA1.0 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Subway1.0 km
- hollywoodpizza1.0 km
- hollywoodpizza1.0 km
- Hai Yang0.7 km
- Hai Yang0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberystwyth0.9 km
- Borth9.8 km
- Aberdovey15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.4 km
- Aberystwyth Fire Station0.4 km
- Holiday Village0.4 km
- Holiday Village0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY231BU · Data under Open Government Licence