Postcode Analysis Ceredigion, Wales

FELIN Y MOR, SY23 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELIN Y MOR, SY23 1BU.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

292

cake
Avg Age

48

payments
Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

work
Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: SY23 1BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

shieldSafety
2/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SY23 1BU's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £667k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.

home £667,500 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY23 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Felin Y Mor, 0.5km from Trefechan in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Rheidol ward and the Ceredigion constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY23, SY23 1BU offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £667k, up 3.4% 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 SY23 1BU are sourced from Output Area W00002770 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY23 1BU. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

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

£ 499,950

15 sales · Mean £ 535,763

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

SY23 1BU has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons2

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • New Look1.0 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Superdrug1.0 km
  • SPAR1.0 km
  • Argos0.9 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Pier Hotel1.0 km
  • Castle Hotel0.7 km
  • Ty Llety Glyn-garth0.7 km
  • Ty Llety Yr Hafod0.6 km
  • Ty Llety Sunnymead0.7 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • The Bank Vault0.9 km
  • ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.7 km
  • Rummers Bar0.6 km
  • THE MILL INN0.8 km
  • Asteroid Club0.6 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Bulgarian Kitchen1.0 km
  • Costa Ltd1.0 km
  • Costa Ltd1.0 km
  • Medina1.0 km
  • ULTRACOMIDA1.0 km
  • + 51 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Subway1.0 km
  • hollywoodpizza1.0 km
  • hollywoodpizza1.0 km
  • Hai Yang0.7 km
  • Hai Yang0.7 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aberystwyth0.9 km
  • Borth9.8 km
  • Aberdovey15.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.4 km
  • Aberystwyth Fire Station0.4 km
  • Holiday Village0.4 km
  • Holiday Village0.5 km