SY23 1EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Great Darkgate Street, 0.1km from Aberystwyth in Aberystwyth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area W00002742 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT DARKGATE STREET, SY23 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT DARKGATE STREET, SY23 1EA.
318
29
£ 34,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY23 1EA 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
85% of homes in SY23 1EA 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 1EA. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY23 1EA is above average at 134 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- Glengower0.8 km
- HELMSMAN GUEST HOUSE0.5 km
- Pier Hotel0.1 km
- Castle Hotel0.3 km
- Ty Llety Glyn-garth0.3 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- Prom Diner0.5 km
- Antalya restaurant0.1 km
- Bulgarian Kitchen0.1 km
- Costa Ltd0.1 km
- Little Italy0.3 km
- + 91 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Deri Davies T/A Morgans0.2 km
- New Look0.1 km
- Premier Express0.3 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Superdrug0.1 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- The Bank Vault0.1 km
- DOWNIES VAULTS0.1 km
- ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.5 km
- Rummers Bar0.3 km
- THE MILL INN0.2 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- G.one0.3 km
- Kam Sing0.2 km
- Pizza Time0.5 km
- SPARTACUS I0.5 km
- Subway0.1 km
- + 27 more
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 Street Top0.0 km
- Great Darkgate Street0.1 km
- Pier Street0.1 km
- Cambrian Place0.1 km
- Promenade0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY231EA · Data under Open Government Licence