Postcode Analysis Ceredigion, Wales

BRYN ARDWYN, SY23 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYN ARDWYN, SY23 1EF.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY23 1EF 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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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SY23 1EF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SY23 1EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryn Ardwyn, 0.3km from Buarth Mawr in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais ward and the Ceredigion constituency.

For families considering a move, SY23 1EF represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1EF are sourced from Output Area W00002736 (shared with 16 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 1EF. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

SY23 1EF has low crime rates — 13 incidents 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Ambassadors1.0 km
  • Fferyllfa Well0.9 km
  • W.H.Smith0.9 km
  • C K Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Maeth y Meysydd0.9 km
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Gwesty Four Seasons0.9 km
  • Harrys Hotel, Aberystwyth0.8 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Harrys Hotel, Aberystwyth0.8 km
  • Llety Parc0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Latinos0.8 km
  • Med Delight0.8 km
  • Scholars0.8 km
  • Mama Fay's0.8 km
  • The Hoptimist0.8 km
  • + 73 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Pizza Time0.6 km
  • SPARTACUS I0.6 km
  • Y Dafarn Datws0.9 km
  • Y Dafarn Datws0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Vale of Rheidol0.8 km
  • Wetherspoons0.7 km
  • ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.7 km
  • Rummers Bar1.0 km
  • THE MILL INN0.8 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aberystwyth0.7 km
  • Borth8.8 km
  • Aberdovey14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • National Library0.2 km
  • St Padarn's RC Primary School0.2 km
  • Plas Avenue0.2 km
  • Plas Avenue0.2 km
  • Llanbadarn Road0.2 km