Postcode Analysis Ceredigion, Wales

SY23 1EN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

137

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY23 1EN 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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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SY23 1EN has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SY23 1EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Buarth Mawr in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais ward and the Ceredigion constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY23 1EN is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £193k. 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area W00010064 (shared with 6 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 1EN. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 193,000

1 sales · Mean £ 193,000

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

Crime around SY23 1EN is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences87
Public order23
Anti-social behaviour20
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson17

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Ambassadors0.7 km
  • Fferyllfa Well0.5 km
  • W.H.Smith0.6 km
  • Maeth y Meysydd0.6 km
  • Sugar Life0.5 km
  • + 61 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

28 nearby
  • Gwesty Four Seasons0.5 km
  • Harrys Hotel, Aberystwyth0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Harrys Hotel, Aberystwyth0.4 km
  • Glengower1.0 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

106 nearby
  • Latinos0.5 km
  • Med Delight0.4 km
  • Scholars0.4 km
  • Mama Fay's0.5 km
  • Prom Diner0.7 km
  • + 101 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Kam Sing0.7 km
  • Pizza Time0.3 km
  • SPARTACUS I0.3 km
  • Pizzalush0.8 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Vale of Rheidol0.5 km
  • Wetherspoons0.4 km
  • ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.5 km
  • Rummers Bar0.8 km
  • THE MILL INN0.6 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aberystwyth0.5 km
  • Borth8.6 km
  • Aberdovey14.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Llanbadarn Road0.1 km
  • St David`s Road0.1 km
  • Maes Goggerdan0.2 km
  • Maes Goggerdan0.2 km
  • St Padarn's RC Primary School0.2 km