Postcode Analysis Ceredigion, Wales

LLYS ARDWYN, SY23 1EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LLYS ARDWYN, SY23 1EE.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY23 1EE 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.

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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY23 1EE — age 46, 74% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £160k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SY23 1EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Llys Ardwyn, 0.3km from Buarth Mawr in Aberystwyth. Administratively it sits within Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais ward and the Ceredigion constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.4% year-on-year. 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 1EE are sourced from Output Area W00002736 (shared with 16 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 1EE. 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

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 146,000

25 sales · Mean £ 146,580

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

SY23 1EE 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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Ambassadors1.0 km
  • Fferyllfa Well0.8 km
  • W.H.Smith0.9 km
  • C K Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Maeth y Meysydd0.8 km
  • + 65 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Gwesty Four Seasons0.8 km
  • Harrys Hotel, Aberystwyth0.7 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Harrys Hotel, Aberystwyth0.7 km
  • Llety Parc0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Latinos0.8 km
  • Med Delight0.7 km
  • Scholars0.7 km
  • Mama Fay's0.8 km
  • The Hoptimist0.8 km
  • + 77 more
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Vale of Rheidol0.7 km
  • Wetherspoons0.7 km
  • ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB0.7 km
  • Rummers Bar1.0 km
  • THE MILL INN0.8 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aberystwyth0.7 km
  • Borth8.7 km
  • Aberdovey14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St Padarn's RC Primary School0.2 km
  • National Library0.2 km
  • Llanbadarn Road0.2 km
  • St David`s Road0.2 km
  • Bronglais Hospital0.2 km