Postcode Analysis Ceredigion, Wales

PENYGARN, SY24 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENYGARN, SY24 5BQ.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SY24 5BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £425k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SY24 5BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penygarn, 0.1km from Pen-y-garn in Bow Street. Administratively it sits within Tirymynach ward and the Ceredigion constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY24 5BQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k, up 0.6% 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 5BQ are sourced from Output Area W00002932 (shared with 10 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 5BQ. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 425,000

4 sales · Mean £ 364,375

Semi-Detached

£ 162,000

2 sales · Mean £ 162,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY24 5BQ has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • BOW STREET STORES LIMITED0.9 km
  • Bow Street Stores0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Siop Goffi a Chrefft Pennau0.4 km
  • PENNAU CRAFT & COFFEE SHOP0.4 km
  • Rhydypennau Inn0.4 km
  • Rhydypennau Inn0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bow Street Chippy0.0 km
  • China House0.0 km
  • Bow Street Chippy0.0 km
  • China House0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Borth4.9 km
  • Aberystwyth5.8 km
  • Penhelig10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Maes y Garn0.0 km
  • Maes y Garn0.2 km
  • Ysgol Rhydypennau0.2 km
  • Ysgol Rhydypennau0.2 km
  • Rhydypennau Farm0.4 km