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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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 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
140
Deprivation level
N/A
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

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 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
Detached4£320,000
Flats15£176,000
Semi-Detached7£360,000
Terraced18£185,975

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

SY231EJ

Llanbadarn Road

SY232AE

Terrace Road

SY232HL

Queens Square

SY231NE

Coed Y Buarth

SY232JB

Castell Brychan

SY231EH

Epworth Terrace

SY233BU

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231PD

Boulevard St Brieuc

SY231EE

Bryn Ardwyn

SY232HN

Queens Road

SY231LN

Alexandra Road

SY231LA

Alexandra Road

SY232HZ

Bryn Road

SY232JN

North Parade

SY233BZ

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232HW

Queens Road

SY233HH

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231JE

Blue Gardens

SY233UF

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232HA

Caemelyn

SY232HF

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232HJ

Queens Road

SY231LX

Pound Place

SY231EW

Iorwerth Avenue

SY231LR

Buarth Road

SY232EE

North Road

SY232ER

Llys Hen Ysgol

SY232AN

Eastgate

SY233AJ

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232DU

Upper Portland Street

SY231NT

Cambrian Place

SY232DG

Victoria Terrace

SY231NX

Union Street

SY232BB

Crynfryn Row

SY231LD

Alexandra Road

SY232EL

North Road

SY231LT

Trinity Place

SY233UX

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY233DY

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY233GH

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY233DB

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232HH

Queens Road

SY231AE

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232AD

Parc Y Bryn

SY231EF

Bryn Ardwyn

SY232EN

Vaenor Street

SY232BS

Alfred Place

SY232DJ

Victoria Terrace

SY232LB

Caradoc Road

SY232NR

Gerddi Gwalia

SY231EZ

Llanbadarn Road

SY232ND

Rhodfa'r Gogledd

SY231NL

Cambrian Street

SY232AW

Laurel Place

SY232DN

Cliff Terrace

SY232AL

Parc Y Bryn

SY232JD

Castell Brychan

SY232NL

Portland Road

SY232JT

Stryd Y Dollborth

SY231PU

Queen Street

SY232BX

Marine Terrace

SY231NH

Plascrug

SY233DF

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232LU

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231EQ

Llanbadarn Road

SY232DD

Albert Place

SY232ES

Penglais Road

SY233BY

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232NP

Clos Penri

SY232AS

Eastgate

SY232FA

Ffordd-Y-Gogledd

SY232HP

Queens Road

SY231LW

Stanley Terrace

SY232DR

Marine Terrace

SY231RQ

Powell Street

SY232HE

Ffordd-Y-Gogledd

SY232EX

Gogerddan Cottages

SY231NG

Coed Y Buarth

SY233UU

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY231QQ

Powell Street

SY231LE

Alexandra Road

SY231ED

Bryn Ardwyn

SY231LU

Trinity Road

SY231PS

Queen Street

SY231QH

Gray's Inn Road

SY232BY

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232HS

Queens Road

SY231ER

Ffordd Caradog

SY232BF

Infirmary Road

SY233FL

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

SY232JS

Northgate Street

SY232ED

Lovedon Road

SY231NP

Terrace Road

SY231EN

Llanbadarn Road

SY231NJ

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.