SY23 1ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Caergog, 0.3km from Elysian Grove in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 1ET are sourced from Output Area W00002736 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAERGOG, SY23 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAERGOG, SY23 1ET.
383
46
£ 34,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY23 1ET 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY23 1ET spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1ET. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY23 1ET has low crime rates — 14 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
64 nearby- Ambassadors0.9 km
- Fferyllfa Well0.8 km
- W.H.Smith0.8 km
- C K Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Maeth y Meysydd0.8 km
- + 59 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
84 nearby- Latinos0.8 km
- Med Delight0.7 km
- Scholars0.7 km
- Mama Fay's0.8 km
- Prom Diner0.9 km
- + 79 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Kam Sing1.0 km
- Pizza Time0.5 km
- SPARTACUS I0.5 km
- Y Dafarn Datws0.9 km
- Y Dafarn Datws0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Vale of Rheidol0.7 km
- Wetherspoons0.7 km
- ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.8 km
- THE MILL INN0.8 km
- Clwb Bowlio Plascrug0.4 km
- + 31 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
- Borth8.6 km
- Aberdovey14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bronglais Hospital0.1 km
- Bronglais Hospital0.1 km
- Bronglais Hospital Grounds0.1 km
- Bronglais Hospital0.2 km
- Bronglais Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY231ET · Data under Open Government Licence