SY23 1DY is an up-and-coming urban area on St Michaels Place, 0.3km from Aberystwyth in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Rheidol ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SY23 1DY offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £162k, 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area W00002771 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MICHAELS PLACE, SY23 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MICHAELS PLACE, SY23 1DY.
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32
£ 34,600 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY23 1DY 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY23 1DY spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £162k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY23 1DY. The average age is 32.4. 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
Terraced
£ 162,750
2 sales · Mean £ 162,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SY23 1DY are high at 146 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- Glengower1.0 km
- HELMSMAN GUEST HOUSE0.6 km
- Pier Hotel0.2 km
- Castle Hotel0.1 km
- Ty Llety Glyn-garth0.1 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Prom Diner0.6 km
- Antalya restaurant0.2 km
- Bulgarian Kitchen0.3 km
- Costa Ltd0.2 km
- Little Italy0.5 km
- + 89 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Deri Davies T/A Morgans0.4 km
- New Look0.2 km
- Premier Express0.5 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Superdrug0.2 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- The Bank Vault0.1 km
- DOWNIES VAULTS0.3 km
- ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.5 km
- Rummers Bar0.2 km
- THE MILL INN0.3 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- G.one0.5 km
- Kam Sing0.3 km
- Pizza Time0.7 km
- SPARTACUS I0.7 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberystwyth0.4 km
- Borth9.0 km
- Aberdovey14.7 km
Bus Stops
- Great Darkgate Street Top0.2 km
- Pier Street0.2 km
- Mill Street0.2 km
- Mill Street0.2 km
- Great Darkgate Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY231DY · Data under Open Government Licence