SY24 5DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bow Street in Ceredigion. Administratively it sits within Tirymynach ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 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 5DB are sourced from Output Area W00002933 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY24 5DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY24 5DB.
355
47
£ 41,500 /yr
42%
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
No single demographic signal dominates SY24 5DB — age 47, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5DB. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY24 5DB has low crime rates — 21 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
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- BOW STREET STORES LIMITED0.4 km
- Bow Street Stores0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The welsh black inn0.3 km
- The welsh black inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberystwyth4.7 km
- Borth5.5 km
- Aberdovey11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Caerfelin0.4 km
- Jewson0.4 km
- Jewson0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY245DB · Data under Open Government Licence