SY23 1ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryn Ardwyn, 0.3km from Buarth Mawr in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
For serious buyers, SY23 1ED is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £400k. 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area W00002736 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYN ARDWYN, SY23 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYN ARDWYN, SY23 1ED.
383
46
£ 34,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY23 1ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY23 1ED — age 46, 74% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY23 1ED. The average age is 45.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
7 sales · Mean £ 314,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY23 1ED has low crime rates — 13 incidents 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
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Ambassadors0.9 km
- Fferyllfa Well0.8 km
- W.H.Smith0.9 km
- C K Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Maeth y Meysydd0.9 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Gwesty Four Seasons0.8 km
- Harrys Hotel, Aberystwyth0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Harrys Hotel, Aberystwyth0.7 km
- HELMSMAN GUEST HOUSE1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Latinos0.8 km
- Med Delight0.7 km
- Scholars0.7 km
- Mama Fay's0.8 km
- Prom Diner1.0 km
- + 79 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pizza Time0.6 km
- SPARTACUS I0.6 km
- Y Dafarn Datws0.9 km
- Y Dafarn Datws0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Vale of Rheidol0.8 km
- Wetherspoons0.7 km
- ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.7 km
- THE MILL INN0.9 km
- Clwb Bowlio Plascrug0.4 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Morrisons Supermarket1.0 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberystwyth0.7 km
- Borth8.6 km
- Aberdovey14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bronglais Hospital0.1 km
- Bronglais Hospital0.2 km
- National Library0.2 km
- Bronglais Hospital Grounds0.2 km
- Llanbadarn Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY231ED · Data under Open Government Licence