SY23 1DX is an up-and-coming urban area on Princess Street, 0.3km from Aberystwyth in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Rheidol ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. 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. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (152 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £179k, 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area W00002764 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS STREET, SY23 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS STREET, SY23 1DX.
235
30
£ 34,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY23 1DX 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.
Area Character
74% of homes in SY23 1DX are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY23 1DX. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 179,000
1 sales · Mean £ 179,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SY23 1DX are high at 152 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Glengower0.9 km
- HELMSMAN GUEST HOUSE0.6 km
- Pier Hotel0.2 km
- Castle Hotel0.2 km
- Ty Llety Glyn-garth0.2 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Prom Diner0.6 km
- Antalya restaurant0.2 km
- Bulgarian Kitchen0.2 km
- Costa Ltd0.2 km
- Little Italy0.4 km
- + 89 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Deri Davies T/A Morgans0.3 km
- New Look0.2 km
- Premier Express0.4 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Superdrug0.2 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- The Bank Vault0.1 km
- DOWNIES VAULTS0.2 km
- ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.5 km
- Rummers Bar0.2 km
- THE MILL INN0.2 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- G.one0.4 km
- Kam Sing0.3 km
- Pizza Time0.6 km
- SPARTACUS I0.6 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberystwyth0.3 km
- Borth9.0 km
- Aberdovey14.7 km
Bus Stops
- Great Darkgate Street Top0.1 km
- Mill Street0.2 km
- Pier Street0.2 km
- Mill Street0.2 km
- Great Darkgate Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY231DX · Data under Open Government Licence