SY24 5BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Afallen, 0.3km from Bow Street in Bow Street. Administratively it sits within Tirymynach ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 29.2% year-on-year. 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 5BL are sourced from Output Area W00002930 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAES AFALLEN, SY24 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES AFALLEN, SY24 5BL.
240
46
£ 41,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY24 5BL — age 46, 75% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY24 5BL. The average age is 46.1. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 185,000
9 sales · Mean £ 194,055
Terraced
£ 168,500
12 sales · Mean £ 177,083
Semi-Detached
£ 173,225
4 sales · Mean £ 166,737
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY24 5BL 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
2 nearby- BOW STREET STORES LIMITED0.3 km
- Bow Street Stores0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The welsh black inn0.5 km
- The welsh black inn0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bow Street Chippy0.7 km
- China House0.7 km
- Bow Street Chippy0.7 km
- China House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberystwyth5.1 km
- Borth5.3 km
- Penhelig11.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Street0.2 km
- Cross Street0.2 km
- Caerfelin0.2 km
- Caerfelin0.3 km
- Post Office0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY245BL · Data under Open Government Licence