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Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

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About

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais is a ward encompassing the northern and eastern outskirts of the town. It includes residential areas like Penparcau and Glais, alongside significant industrial and commercial zones. The ward is defined by its proximity to the River Rheidol and the A487 trunk road, which form key transport corridors. It contains several large retail parks and business units, serving as a major employment hub for the wider area.

The landscape transitions from urban development to more open ground near Cors Caron (Tregaron Bog), a vast raised peat bog of significant ecological importance. The ward's boundaries stretch towards these wetland areas, contrasting with its built-up sections. Community facilities include Ysgol Penparcau primary school and Penparcau Community Centre, serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais is £48,315 per year. Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais is home to around 5,562 people, with a population density of about 2,139.1 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais Population
5,562
Population density
2,139.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.86(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.04(+62%)
Public order
16.72(+103%)
Drugs
14.74(+469%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.66(+86%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,232
76.06%
Other White
707
12.71%
African
71
1.28%
Chinese
60
1.08%
Irish
56
1.01%
Total population: 5,564

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
2,027
39.33%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,957
37.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
443
8.6%
No qualifications
349
6.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
169
3.28%
Total 16+ residents: 5,154

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,092
50%
Owns outright
527
24.13%
Owns with a mortgage
218
9.98%
Other social rented
216
9.89%
Other forms of private rent
86
3.94%
Total households: 2,184

Property prices in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £333K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,950 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£425,000£272
Semi-Detached7£360,000£256
Terraced18£212,500£196
Flats15£170,000£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337,500£102,500£292,000£157,000
2017£295,000£120,500£275,000£150,000
2018£250,000£132,000£257,000£158,750
2019£255,000£125,000£216,500£150,000
2020£300,000£105,000£244,500£169,000
2021£293,750£156,475£242,000£199,500
2022£420,500£165,000£300,000£195,000
2023£355,000£150,000£407,500£181,250
2024£330,000£161,000£319,125£200,000
2025£320,000£180,000£360,000£184,500
2026£460,000£147,000£300,000£264,998
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£204£162£144
2017£189£210£139£142
2018£223£220£147£150
2019£150£200£179£150
2020£206£134£168£190
2021£167£211£166£156
2022£201£249£188£179
2023£337£271£190£197
2024£324£226£240£153
2025£240£233£246£193
2026£307£263£157£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

Is Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais safe?

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais records about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais?

The median sale price in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais is £220,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais?

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais sits around rank 1,290 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais?

The average household income in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais is around £48,315 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais?

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais is represented by 2 elected councillors: Alun John Williams (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Mark Antony Strong (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

All postcodes in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232JR

Vaynor Street

SY231HA

Norton Terrace

SY232DQ

Victoria Terrace

SY232BN

Victoria Terrace

SY231LP

Elm Tree Avenue

SY232HD

Danycoed

SY232JZ

Caradoc Road

SY231HJ

Plas Avenue

SY232HX

Brynymor Road

SY231LS

Stanley Road

SY233UW

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231EB

William Street

SY231QG

George Street

SY231NY

Terrace Road

SY232EJ

Bryn Road

SY232NF

North Parade

SY231LH

Alexandra Road

SY232EQ

Lisburne Terrace

SY232HB

Plas Danycoed

SY232DP

Victoria Terrace

SY231JA

St Davids Place

SY232JP

Thespian Street

SY233TH

Lon Dyfi

SY232BT

Corporation Street

SY232DA

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232DS

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231ES

Caradoc Road

SY232JY

Caradoc Road

SY231EA

Great Darkgate Street

SY231LL

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232EW

Bryn Road

SY232AJ

Terrace Road

SY231DE

Great Darkgate Street

SY232JH

North Parade

SY232HY

Brynymor Road

SY231LG

Alexandra Road

SY232DH

Victoria Terrace

SY232BD

Crynfryn Buildings

SY232EY

Penglais Road

SY232HT

Queens Road

SY231QB

Bridge Street

SY232NN

Bath Street

SY231EU

St Davids Road

SY232AF

Ffordd-Y-Mor

SY232HR

Cambridge Terrace

SY232AP

Terrace Road

SY233DA

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231HB

Llanbadarn Road

SY231ND

Heol Y Buarth

SY231NB

Buarth Road

SY232EU

Penglais Road

SY231PA

Stryd Y Bragdy

SY232JA

Penygraig

SY231LF

Alexandra Road

SY232EB

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232BJ

Baker Street

SY231DL

Market Street

SY232AR

Eastgate

SY233DZ

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231LB

Bryn Derw

SY231HS

Chalybeate Street

SY232LA

Caradoc Road

SY231PT

Alexandra Road

SY232AB

Ffordd-Y-Mor

SY232EZ

Elysian Grove

SY232ET

Penglais Terrace

SY232AQ

Terrace Road

SY232JW

Thespian Street

SY232EH

Trefor Road

SY233DE

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232AZ

Marine Terrace

SY232HQ

Morfa Mawr

SY232HU

Brynymor Terrace

SY231EY

Llanbadarn Road

SY232HG

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231QF

William Street

SY231NA

Banadl Road

SY231ET

Caergog

SY232BA

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231HX

Chalybeate Street

SY232DT

Upper Portland Street

SY233DD

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231NZ

Cambrian Street

SY233FB

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232EP

North Road

SY232EG

Queens Avenue

SY233FS

Plascrug Avenue

SY232DX

Portland Street

SY231LZ

Edgehill Road

SY233BX

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232DL

Parc Y Bryn

SY233BF

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232JX

Poplar Row

SY233UG

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY233DU

Penglais Road

SY232JU

Skinner Street

SY231EP

Caergog Terrace

SY231EL

Cambrian Square

SY231QE

Grays Inn Road

SY232DB

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.