Postcode Analysis Ceredigion, Wales

SY24 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY24 5AW.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 41, SY24 5AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SY24 5AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Pen-y-garn in Bow Street. Administratively it sits within Tirymynach ward and the Ceredigion constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY24 5AW is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5AW are sourced from Output Area W00002932 (shared with 10 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 SY24 5AW. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

SY24 5AW has low crime rates — 14 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 offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Siop Goffi a Chrefft Pennau0.3 km
  • PENNAU CRAFT & COFFEE SHOP0.3 km
  • Rhydypennau Inn0.3 km
  • Rhydypennau Inn0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bow Street Chippy0.2 km
  • China House0.2 km
  • Bow Street Chippy0.2 km
  • China House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Borth4.8 km
  • Aberystwyth5.9 km
  • Penhelig10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ysgol Rhydypennau0.1 km
  • Ysgol Rhydypennau0.1 km
  • Maes y Garn0.2 km
  • Rhydypennau Farm0.2 km
  • Maes y Garn0.3 km