SY24 5BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Bow Street in Bow Street. Administratively it sits within Tirymynach ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k. 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 5BA are sourced from Output Area W00002930 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY24 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY24 5BA.
240
46
£ 41,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SY24 5BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 75% 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 5BA. The average age is 46.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 192,000
5 sales · Mean £ 166,600
Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Terraced
£ 167,000
1 sales · Mean £ 167,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY24 5BA has low crime rates — 18 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
2 nearby- BOW STREET STORES LIMITED0.2 km
- Bow Street Stores0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The welsh black inn0.5 km
- The welsh black inn0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bow Street Chippy0.6 km
- China House0.6 km
- Bow Street Chippy0.6 km
- China House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberystwyth5.2 km
- Borth5.3 km
- Penhelig11.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Street0.1 km
- Cross Street0.1 km
- Caerfelin0.2 km
- Caerfelin0.2 km
- Post Office0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY245BA · Data under Open Government Licence