Area Information for Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2EA

This postcode in Aberystwyth is in Wales. The postcode is within the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Ceredigion Preseli. This page combines information for the address Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2EA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SY23 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 1999. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Ceredigion
Ward Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
UK Parliamentary Constituency Ceredigion Preseli * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Country Wales

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Aberystwyth Central), and the Dyfed-Powys Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in July 2025, when 114 crimes were reported within half a mile of SY23 2EA.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2EA is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2EA:

Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth, SY23 2DS
Queens Square, Aberystwyth, SY23 2EB
Queens Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 2HN
Queens Square, Aberystwyth, SY23 2HL
Bath Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2NN
Queens Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 2HW

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SY23 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Aberystwyth, Wales consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 5
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 19
Flat (Purpose-Built) 22
Flat (Converted) 28
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 3
Total 80
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Aberystwyth, Wales contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 71% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 7
Owned with Mortgage 5
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 10
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 55
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 82

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 32
Two People 22
Three People 7
Four People 0
Five People 3
Six People 2
Seven People 1
8+ People 13
Total 80

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 32
Family Household 15
Other Household 33
Total 80

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 35
Deprived In One Dimension 30
Deprived In Two Dimensions 16
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 83

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around SY23 2EA however is predominantly male (60%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 155
Female 103
Total 258

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 3
5-9 4
10-14 1
15-19 34
20-24 148
25-29 20
30-34 12
35-39 11
40-44 2
45-49 2
50-54 5
55-59 4
60-64 3
65-69 6
70-74 2
75-79 0
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 257

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SY23 2EA there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 86% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 221
Married 20
Separated 0
Divorced 4
Widowed 3
Total 248

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 129
Good 91
Fair 28
Bad 3
Very Bad 5
Total 256

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 66
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 159
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 8
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3
No GCSEs or Equivalent 6
Other 1
Total 248

Welsh Language Embed This

The area around SY23 2EA has a larger than average concentration of Welsh speakers (at 40% of the resident population). Across Wales, 17% of the population spoke Welsh at the time of the last census.

Figures for Welsh speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents aged 3 years and over on census day 2021.

Welsh Language
Can Speak Welsh 104
Cannot Speak Welsh 152
Welsh Understanding Ability
Can Understand Spoken Welsh 110
Cannot Understand Spoken Welsh 145

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 88% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 226
Mixed Ethnicity 10
Indian 5
Pakistani 1
Chinese 3
Other Asian 8
Black African 1
Arab 2
Total 256

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 216
European Union 20
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 15
Total 256

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 216
10+ Years 11
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 6
Less Than 2 Years 19
Total 257

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SY23 2EA.

Passport(s) Held
None 23
United Kingdom 208
European Union 22
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 146
Christian 71
Buddhist 4
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 1
Sikh 1
Other Religion 6
Not Stated 25
Total 255

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 66% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 32
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 9
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 165
Retired 6
Looking After Home or Family 0
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 5
Total 250

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 4
Professional Occupations 19
Associate Professional Occupations 12
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 5
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 6
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Elementary Occupations 18
Total 85

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 14
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 14
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 13
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 5
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 3
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 15
Semi-Routine Occupation 16
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 3
Full-time Student 163
Total 246

Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2EA is within the Aberystwyth Central policing neighbourhood, under the Dyfed-Powys Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In July 2025, 114 crimes were reported within half a mile of SY23 2EA.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 114 crimes committed near SY23 2EA
Neighbourhood Team Address Aberystwyth Central
Website: https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to SY23 2EA. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SY23 2EA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest railway stations to Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2EA. The nearest railway station is Aberystwyth, approximately 410 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Aberystwyth 410 yards
Bow Street 2.6 miles
Borth 5.3 miles
Aberdovey 8.8 miles
Penhelig 9.1 miles
Tywyn 12 miles
Dovey Junction 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2EA. The nearest is ST PADARN'S ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, approximately 760 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest secondary schools to Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2EA. The nearest is YSGOL GYFUN PENWEDDIG, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
YSGOL GYFUN PENWEDDIG 0.8 miles
Penglais School 1 mile

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2EA. The nearest is Church Surgery, approximately 110 yards away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Church Surgery 110 yards
Padarn Surgery 0.6 miles
Ystwyth Medical Group 1 mile
Llanilar Health Centre 4.9 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest hospitals to Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2EA. The nearest is Bronglais General Hospital, approximately 820 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.