SY23 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beehive Terrace, 0.2km from Trefechan in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Rheidol ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
For families considering a move, SY23 1BW represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area W00002770 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEEHIVE TERRACE, SY23 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEEHIVE TERRACE, SY23 1BW.
292
48
£ 37,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY23 1BW 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.
Area Character
SY23 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY23 1BW. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 162,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY23 1BW is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Deri Davies T/A Morgans0.7 km
- New Look0.6 km
- Premier Express0.8 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Pier Hotel0.7 km
- Castle Hotel0.4 km
- Ty Llety Glyn-garth0.5 km
- Ty Llety Yr Hafod0.4 km
- Ty Llety Sunnymead0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- The Bank Vault0.6 km
- DOWNIES VAULTS0.7 km
- ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.4 km
- Rummers Bar0.3 km
- THE MILL INN0.5 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- Antalya restaurant0.7 km
- Bulgarian Kitchen0.7 km
- Costa Ltd0.6 km
- Little Italy0.8 km
- Sophie's Cafe0.8 km
- + 91 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- G.one0.8 km
- Kam Sing0.8 km
- Pizza Time0.9 km
- SPARTACUS I0.9 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberystwyth0.6 km
- Borth9.4 km
- Aberdovey15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.0 km
- Aberystwyth Fire Station0.1 km
- Holiday Village0.3 km
- Holiday Village0.3 km
- Mill Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY231BW · Data under Open Government Licence