SY23 1EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Caergog Terrace, 0.2km from Elysian Grove in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SY23 1EP offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, 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 1EP are sourced from Output Area W00010054 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAERGOG TERRACE, SY23 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAERGOG TERRACE, SY23 1EP.
299
27
£ 34,600 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY23 1EP 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY23 1EP — age 27, 48% ownership, 41% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY23 1EP. The average age is 27.4. 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: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 157,000
1 sales · Mean £ 157,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY23 1EP has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Ambassadors0.8 km
- Fferyllfa Well0.7 km
- W.H.Smith0.8 km
- C K Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Maeth y Meysydd0.8 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Gwesty Four Seasons0.7 km
- Harrys Hotel, Aberystwyth0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Harrys Hotel, Aberystwyth0.6 km
- HELMSMAN GUEST HOUSE0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Latinos0.7 km
- Med Delight0.6 km
- Scholars0.6 km
- Mama Fay's0.7 km
- Prom Diner0.9 km
- + 93 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Kam Sing0.9 km
- Pizza Time0.5 km
- SPARTACUS I0.5 km
- Y Dafarn Datws0.9 km
- Y Dafarn Datws0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Vale of Rheidol0.7 km
- Wetherspoons0.7 km
- ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.7 km
- Rummers Bar1.0 km
- THE MILL INN0.8 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberystwyth0.7 km
- Borth8.5 km
- Aberdovey14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bronglais Hospital0.1 km
- Bronglais Hospital0.1 km
- Bronglais Hospital0.1 km
- Bronglais Hospital Grounds0.1 km
- Bronglais Hospital0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY231EP · Data under Open Government Licence