SY24 5AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Rhydypennau in Ceredigion. Administratively it sits within Borth ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
For families considering a move, SY24 5AA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 SY24 5AA are sourced from Output Area W00002785 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY24 5AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY24 5AA.
349
46
£ 41,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SY24 5AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 83% 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 SY24 5AA. The average age is 46.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY24 5AA 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Siop Goffi a Chrefft Pennau0.0 km
- PENNAU CRAFT & COFFEE SHOP0.0 km
- Rhydypennau Inn0.0 km
- Rhydypennau Inn0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bow Street Chippy0.4 km
- China House0.4 km
- Bow Street Chippy0.4 km
- China House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Borth4.6 km
- Aberystwyth6.1 km
- Penhelig10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Rhydypennau Farm0.0 km
- Ysgol Rhydypennau0.2 km
- Ysgol Rhydypennau0.2 km
- Maes y Garn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY245AA · Data under Open Government Licence