Postcode Analysis Ceredigion, Wales

SY24 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY24 5BJ.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY24 5BJ — age 47, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £303k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SY24 5BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Bow Street in Ceredigion. Administratively it sits within Tirymynach ward and the Ceredigion constituency.

For serious buyers, SY24 5BJ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k. 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 5BJ are sourced from Output Area W00002933 (shared with 12 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 SY24 5BJ. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 335,500

6 sales · Mean £ 320,583

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

SY24 5BJ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • BOW STREET STORES LIMITED0.6 km
  • Bow Street Stores0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The welsh black inn0.4 km
  • The welsh black inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aberystwyth4.4 km
  • Borth5.6 km
  • Aberdovey11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bow Street Railway Station0.3 km
  • Bow Street Railway Station0.3 km
  • Jewson0.4 km
  • Jewson0.4 km
  • Post Office0.5 km