SY23 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Trefechan in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Rheidol ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SY23 1BJ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k. 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 SY23 1BJ are sourced from Output Area W00002769 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY23 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY23 1BJ.
144
43
£ 37,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY23 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SY23 1BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY23 1BJ. The average age is 42.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 240,000
7 sales · Mean £ 211,671
Flat
£ 215,000
7 sales · Mean £ 214,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY23 1BJ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Deri Davies T/A Morgans0.9 km
- New Look0.8 km
- Premier Express1.0 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Pier Hotel0.8 km
- Castle Hotel0.6 km
- Ty Llety Glyn-garth0.6 km
- Ty Llety Yr Hafod0.5 km
- Ty Llety Sunnymead0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- The Bank Vault0.8 km
- DOWNIES VAULTS0.9 km
- ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.6 km
- Rummers Bar0.5 km
- THE MILL INN0.7 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Antalya restaurant0.9 km
- Bulgarian Kitchen0.9 km
- Costa Ltd0.8 km
- Little Italy1.0 km
- Sophie's Cafe1.0 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- G.one1.0 km
- Kam Sing0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Chives - Siop Frechdannau0.9 km
- Dominos Pizza1.0 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberystwyth0.8 km
- Borth9.6 km
- Aberdovey15.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.3 km
- Aberystwyth Fire Station0.3 km
- Holiday Village0.5 km
- Holiday Village0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY231BJ · Data under Open Government Licence