SY24 5BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lon Glanfred, 0.3km from Taigwynion in Ceredigion. Administratively it sits within Borth ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY24, SY24 5BY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k. 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 5BY are sourced from Output Area W00002785 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LON GLANFRED, SY24 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LON GLANFRED, SY24 5BY.
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 5BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £330k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY24 5BY. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 278,250
12 sales · Mean £ 288,041
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SY24 5BY has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Mr Philip Turner-Wright0.9 km
- Philip Turner Wright0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Borth3.5 km
- Aberystwyth7.2 km
- Penhelig8.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SY245BY · Data under Open Government Licence