SY23 1ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Caradoc Road, 0.2km from Elysian Grove in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY23, SY23 1ES offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £304k. 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 1ES are sourced from Output Area W00002736 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARADOC ROAD, SY23 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARADOC ROAD, SY23 1ES.
383
46
£ 34,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY23 1ES 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.
Area Character
SY23 1ES 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY23 1ES. 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
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
Terraced
£ 260,000
6 sales · Mean £ 253,833
Semi-Detached
£ 234,000
1 sales · Mean £ 234,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY23 1ES has low crime rates — 13 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
62 nearby- Ambassadors0.9 km
- Fferyllfa Well0.8 km
- W.H.Smith0.8 km
- C K Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Maeth y Meysydd0.8 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Gwesty Four Seasons0.8 km
- Harrys Hotel, Aberystwyth0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Harrys Hotel, Aberystwyth0.7 km
- HELMSMAN GUEST HOUSE0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Latinos0.8 km
- Med Delight0.7 km
- Scholars0.6 km
- Mama Fay's0.8 km
- Prom Diner0.9 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Kam Sing1.0 km
- Pizza Time0.5 km
- SPARTACUS I0.5 km
- Y Dafarn Datws0.8 km
- Y Dafarn Datws0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Vale of Rheidol0.7 km
- Wetherspoons0.7 km
- ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.8 km
- THE MILL INN0.9 km
- Clwb Bowlio Plascrug0.4 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberystwyth0.7 km
- Borth8.5 km
- Aberdovey14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bronglais Hospital0.0 km
- Bronglais Hospital0.0 km
- Bronglais Hospital Grounds0.1 km
- Bronglais Hospital0.1 km
- Bronglais Hospital0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY231ES · Data under Open Government Licence