SY23 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Trefechan in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Rheidol ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY23 1DF is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 67 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area W00002768 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY23 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY23 1DF.
125
67
£ 37,400 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SY23 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 67, 57% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (67) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY23 1DF. The average age is 66.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY23 1DF is above average at 92 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Deri Davies T/A Morgans0.6 km
- New Look0.6 km
- Premier Express0.7 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Pier Hotel0.7 km
- Castle Hotel0.4 km
- Ty Llety Glyn-garth0.5 km
- Ty Llety Yr Hafod0.4 km
- Ty Llety Sunnymead0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- The Bank Vault0.6 km
- DOWNIES VAULTS0.7 km
- ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.3 km
- Rummers Bar0.3 km
- THE MILL INN0.4 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- Antalya restaurant0.7 km
- Bulgarian Kitchen0.7 km
- Costa Ltd0.6 km
- Little Italy0.7 km
- Sophie's Cafe0.7 km
- + 91 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- G.one0.7 km
- Kam Sing0.7 km
- Pizza Time0.8 km
- SPARTACUS I0.8 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberystwyth0.6 km
- Borth9.4 km
- Aberdovey15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Aberystwyth Fire Station0.1 km
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Holiday Village0.3 km
- Holiday Village0.3 km
- Mill Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY231DF · Data under Open Government Licence