Postcode Analysis Ceredigion, Wales

FFORDD Y BLODAU, SA43 1SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FFORDD Y BLODAU, SA43 1SF.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 31,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA43 1SF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SA43 1SF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SA43 1SF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ffordd Y Blodau, 1.2km from Cwm in Penparc. Administratively it sits within Aberporth and Y Ferwig ward and the Ceredigion constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA43, SA43 1SF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 SA43 1SF are sourced from Output Area W00002927 (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 SA43 1SF. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

SA43 1SF has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • O C Davies a'i Fab0.6 km
  • Robert Davies Motors Ltd0.5 km
  • O C DAVIES & SON LTD0.6 km
  • Robert Davies Motors Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Y Ffordd Fawr0.2 km
  • Y Ffordd Fawr0.2 km
  • Dolwerdd0.2 km
  • Dolwerdd0.2 km
  • Heol-y-felin0.4 km