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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
149
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
70.48(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.4(+47%)
Drugs
20.68(+606%)
Public order
16.18(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.28(+89%)
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

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £188,475 in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£290,000
Flats11£176,000
Semi-Detached8£333,500
Terraced22£184,500

10 years median price trend in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais.

All postcodes in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232JP

Thespian Street

SY231LG

Alexandra Road

SY233FL

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231EJ

Llanbadarn Road

SY231EL

Cambrian Square

SY231LF

Alexandra Road

SY232BX

Marine Terrace

SY232DG

Victoria Terrace

SY233DA

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232HA

Caemelyn

SY232HU

Brynymor Terrace

SY232JA

Penygraig

SY233HH

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232EG

Queens Avenue

SY232JB

Castell Brychan

SY231EN

Llanbadarn Road

SY231RQ

Powell Street

SY232NR

Gerddi Gwalia

SY233DE

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231JE

Blue Gardens

SY231LH

Alexandra Road

SY232EZ

Elysian Grove

SY232HY

Brynymor Road

SY233TH

Lon Dyfi

SY232ND

Rhodfa'r Gogledd

SY231DL

Market Street

SY231HJ

Plas Avenue

SY232AE

Terrace Road

SY232BD

Crynfryn Buildings

SY232EQ

Lisburne Terrace

SY232EU

Penglais Road

SY231EA

Great Darkgate Street

SY231LT

Trinity Place

SY232BY

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232JT

Stryd Y Dollborth

SY233DF

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231EF

Bryn Ardwyn

SY232AP

Terrace Road

SY233AJ

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231NE

Coed Y Buarth

SY232DT

Upper Portland Street

SY232EJ

Bryn Road

SY233DU

Penglais Road

SY232ES

Penglais Road

SY232JR

Vaynor Street

SY232JZ

Caradoc Road

SY232BF

Infirmary Road

SY232EB

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231EU

St Davids Road

SY232AF

Ffordd-Y-Mor

SY232HG

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231HA

Norton Terrace

SY231HS

Chalybeate Street

SY231NG

Coed Y Buarth

SY232DP

Victoria Terrace

SY231NT

Cambrian Place

SY232EL

North Road

SY231QE

Grays Inn Road

SY232EP

North Road

SY231EQ

Llanbadarn Road

SY231LD

Alexandra Road

SY232JD

Castell Brychan

SY232JS

Northgate Street

SY232JY

Caradoc Road

SY231LX

Pound Place

SY232ET

Penglais Terrace

SY232EX

Gogerddan Cottages

SY232JU

Skinner Street

SY231EB

William Street

SY231LA

Alexandra Road

SY231LZ

Edgehill Road

SY232AD

Parc Y Bryn

SY233BU

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231ET

Caergog

SY231PD

Boulevard St Brieuc

SY231PS

Queen Street

SY233FB

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY233FS

Plascrug Avenue

SY232HS

Queens Road

SY232HW

Queens Road

SY232JX

Poplar Row

SY233UX

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231HX

Chalybeate Street

SY231LP

Elm Tree Avenue

SY231QG

George Street

SY232HQ

Morfa Mawr

SY233DY

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231EZ

Llanbadarn Road

SY232BS

Alfred Place

SY232ER

Llys Hen Ysgol

SY232JH

North Parade

SY232AW

Laurel Place

SY232BB

Crynfryn Row

SY232DN

Cliff Terrace

SY232HR

Cambridge Terrace

SY232NL

Portland Road

SY231ED

Bryn Ardwyn

SY231NL

Cambrian Street

SY232HE

Ffordd-Y-Gogledd

SY232LU

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.