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Aberystwyth Penparcau

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About

Aberystwyth's Penparcau ward lies directly east of the town centre, separated by the River Rheidol. It is primarily a residential area characterised by housing estates and terraced homes, serving as a key community for local workers and students. The ward includes the parkland of Plascrug Avenue and is bordered to the south by the A487 road, which connects to other parts of the town. Its landscape rises towards the east, offering views back over Aberystwyth.

The area is functionally connected to the town centre yet maintains its own facilities, including schools and local shops. A notable feature is the presence of the Park Avenue stadium, home to Aberystwyth Town Football Club, which sits near the river's edge. The ward's western boundary is clearly defined by the river and the associated railway line, emphasising its distinct identity within the broader urban area.

Area overview

On average Aberystwyth Penparcau has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 27.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aberystwyth Penparcau is £43,948 per year. Aberystwyth Penparcau is home to around 2,963 people, with a population density of about 1,558.5 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aberystwyth Penparcau Population
2,963
Population density
1,558.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.26(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.09(-3%)
Public order
6.75(-18%)
Drugs
4.72(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.72(-64%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,671
90.11%
Other White
126
4.25%
Indian
32
1.08%
Other Asian
21
0.71%
Pakistani
19
0.64%
Total population: 2,964

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
688
29.8%
No qualifications
404
17.5%
Level 3 (A level)
403
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
365
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
255
11.04%
Total 16+ residents: 2,309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
352
27.5%
Other social rented
328
25.62%
Owns with a mortgage
288
22.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
189
14.77%
Social rents from council
94
7.34%
Total households: 1,280

Property prices in Aberystwyth Penparcau

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£210
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £202K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £210 per square foot) in Aberystwyth Penparcau area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £380,000.

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 Penparcau over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£363,000£298
Semi-Detached11£200,000£211
Terraced15£180,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberystwyth Penparcau

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Penparcau.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242,000£170,000£138,000
2017£240,000£141,500£126,250
2018£235,000£151,500£142,000
2019£235,000£160,000£130,000
2020£257,000£167,500£136,000
2021—£192,000£150,000
2022£140,000£172,500£168,500
2023£330,000£202,000£176,750
2024£270,000£182,500£182,500
2025—£193,000£182,500
2026£363,000£222,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Penparcau.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Penparcau.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£189£145
2017£221£146£149
2018£200£189£152
2019£160£180£154
2020£145£189£168
2021—£202£165
2022£203£239£188
2023£162£219£189
2024£237£227£205
2025—£212£235
2026£298£238£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Penparcau.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberystwyth Penparcau in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Aberystwyth Penparcau

Is Aberystwyth Penparcau safe?

Aberystwyth Penparcau records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aberystwyth Penparcau?

The median sale price in Aberystwyth Penparcau is £190,000 (about £210 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Aberystwyth Penparcau?

Aberystwyth Penparcau scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aberystwyth Penparcau sits around rank 567 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 Penparcau?

The average household income in Aberystwyth Penparcau is around £43,948 per year, and 27% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Aberystwyth Penparcau?

Aberystwyth Penparcau is represented by 1 elected councillor: Shelley Childs (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

All postcodes in Aberystwyth Penparcau

SY231SW

Gwel Rheidol

SY231SH

Aberystwyth Penparcau

SY231TG

Heol Y Wern

SY233RT

Heol Dinas

SY231SG

Tanyfron Lane

SY231TE

Heol Y Garth

SY233YB

Heol Tynyfron

SY231QU

Heol Isaf

SY231QS

Plas Helyg

SY231RL

Parc Dinas

SY231RH

Aberystwyth Penparcau

SY231RR

Penparcau Road

SY233RS

Tynyfron Close

SY231SE

Lôn Tan Y Fron

SY231QW

Penrheidol

SY231RX

Piercefield Lane

SY231QZ

Second Avenue

SY231RN

Rheidol View

SY231RF

Third Avenue

SY231SP

Tremafon

SY231RZ

Penparcau Road

SY231RY

Heol Ystrad

SY231RB

Maesyffynnon

SY231QP

Penparcau Road

SY233RU

Ystwyth Close

SY234DX

Penparcau Road

SY231QX

Penparcau Road

SY233RX

Heol Bryn

SY231ST

Cae Dan Yr Haidd

SY233SD

Heol Tynyfron

SY231SY

Penparcau Road

SY231SF

Antaron Avenue

SY231RE

Fifth Avenue

SY231SA

Penparcau Road

SY231SD

Lôn Tan Y Fron

SY231RJ

Cae Job

SY231TD

Maesheli

SY231SL

Bryn Ysgol

SY233RP

Heol Tynyfron

SY233RR

Rheidol Close

SY231RS

Side Street

SY231QT

Fifth Avenue

SY233RZ

Garth Dinas

SY231RU

Penparcau Road

SY231TQ

Heol Ystrad

SY233PL

Gwel Afon

SY231RT

Tycam

SY234RN

Clos Crugiau

SY231RD

Second Avenue

SY231SN

Heol Bryn

SY231QR

Plashelyg Avenue

SY234PP

Maes Crugiau

SY231QY

First Avenue

SY231RA

Fourth Avenue

SY231RP

Bryn Place

SY231SS

Brynystwyth

SY231TB

Maesheli

SY233YD

Heol Tynyfron

SY231RW

Rheidol Road

SY231SR

Rhydybont

SY233FU

Heol Bryn

SY233YA

Heol Tynyfron

SY231RG

Min Y Ddol

SY231SJ

Heol Dinas

SY231TA

Maesheli

SY233SB

Heol Dinas

SY231SZ

Maesmaelor

SY231TF

Heol Nanteos

SY231SQ

Llwyn Yr Eos

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.