SY24 5AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Rhyd-y-pennau in Ceredigion. Administratively it sits within Borth ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k. 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 SY24 5AD are sourced from Output Area W00002785 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY24 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY24 5AD.
349
46
£ 41,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SY24 5AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY24 5AD. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 243,750
2 sales · Mean £ 243,750
Detached
£ 235,000
2 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
SY24 5AD has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Rhydypennau Inn0.3 km
- Siop Goffi a Chrefft Pennau0.3 km
- PENNAU CRAFT & COFFEE SHOP0.3 km
- Rhydypennau Inn0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- China House0.8 km
- Bow Street Chippy0.8 km
- China House0.8 km
- Bow Street Chippy0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Borth4.4 km
- Aberystwyth6.5 km
- Penhelig9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dole Lane0.2 km
- Dole Lane0.3 km
- Rhydypennau Farm0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY245AD · Data under Open Government Licence