Postcode Analysis Ceredigion, Wales

GREAT DARKGATE STREET, SY23 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT DARKGATE STREET, SY23 1DE.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY23 1DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SY23 1DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 11% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £190k.

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

SY23 1DE is an up-and-coming urban area on Great Darkgate Street, 0.1km from Aberystwyth in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais ward and the Ceredigion constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SY23 1DE offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area W00002739 (shared with 121 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 SY23 1DE. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 165,000

2 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

Crime around SY23 1DE is above average at 129 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.

Violence and sexual offences288
Anti-social behaviour81
Public order65
Shoplifting64
Criminal damage and arson60

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

32 nearby
  • Glengower0.8 km
  • HELMSMAN GUEST HOUSE0.4 km
  • Pier Hotel0.1 km
  • Castle Hotel0.3 km
  • Ty Llety Glyn-garth0.4 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

96 nearby
  • Prom Diner0.4 km
  • Antalya restaurant0.2 km
  • Bulgarian Kitchen0.1 km
  • Costa Ltd0.0 km
  • Little Italy0.3 km
  • + 91 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Deri Davies T/A Morgans0.1 km
  • New Look0.0 km
  • Premier Express0.3 km
  • Spar0.0 km
  • Superdrug0.0 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • The Bank Vault0.2 km
  • DOWNIES VAULTS0.1 km
  • ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.5 km
  • Rummers Bar0.3 km
  • THE MILL INN0.2 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • G.one0.3 km
  • Kam Sing0.2 km
  • Pizza Time0.4 km
  • SPARTACUS I0.4 km
  • Subway0.0 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aberystwyth0.2 km
  • Borth8.8 km
  • Aberdovey14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Darkgate Street0.0 km
  • Great Darkgate Street Top0.1 km
  • Cambrian Place0.1 km
  • Pier Street0.1 km
  • Terrace Road0.1 km