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Aberystwyth South

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About

Aberystwyth South is a residential area situated on the rising ground to the south of the town centre and the River Rheidol. It is primarily characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with more modern developments on its outer edges. The neighbourhood provides views over Cardigan Bay and is home to a significant portion of the town's local population.

The area includes the Alexandra Road district, known for its guesthouses and proximity to the National Library of Wales. A notable local feature is the Constitution Hill, accessible by the Victorian cliff railway, which offers a direct route from the seafront up to a vantage point overlooking the town and coastline.

Area overview

On average Aberystwyth South has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aberystwyth South is £43,948 per year. Aberystwyth South is home to around 6,459 people, with a population density of about 1,132.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aberystwyth South Population
6,459
Population density
1,132.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.42(+25%)
Shoplifting
9.44(+47%)
Public order
8.98(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.59(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-42%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,533
85.66%
Other White
381
5.9%
Indian
89
1.38%
Chinese
73
1.13%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
49
0.76%
Total population: 6,459

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,974
36.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,235
22.96%
No qualifications
696
12.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
670
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
418
7.77%
Total 16+ residents: 5,379

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
908
33.51%
Owns with a mortgage
576
21.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
566
20.89%
Other social rented
453
16.72%
Social rents from council
126
4.65%
Total households: 2,710

Property prices in Aberystwyth South

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Aberystwyth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aberystwyth South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached20£193,000
Detached10£352,500
Terraced28£182,500
Flats11£175,500

10 years median price trend in Aberystwyth South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberystwyth South.

All postcodes in Aberystwyth South

SY233RD

Bridge Terrace

SY231RT

Tycam

SY231SY

Penparcau Road

SY233AN

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233TZ

Clos Ceitho

SY231SF

Antaron Avenue

SY231SS

Brynystwyth

SY233YD

Heol Tynyfron

SY231JY

South Marine Terrace

SY233AS

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231BY

Glanrafon Terrace

SY231HD

Llanbadarn Road

SY233RW

Maesmawr

SY231BN

Cwrt Yr Angor

SY233QX

Penyfron Road

SY231BZ

Plas Morolwg

SY233GA

Clos Gwilym

SY233UR

Rhodfa Padarn

SY233UJ

Clos Llety Gwyn

SY233GF

Clos Sulien

SY231RD

Second Avenue

SY233PL

Gwel Afon

SY233SS

Parcyronnen

SY231SN

Heol Bryn

SY233SF

Primrose Hill

SY233UY

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231SL

Bryn Ysgol

SY233RE

Brook Terrace

SY234PP

Maes Crugiau

SY231HF

Broadway

SY231HN

Clos Padarn

SY231BJ

Pen Yr Angor

SY233RP

Heol Tynyfron

SY231BG

Harbour Crescent

SY231BB

Green Gardens

SY233GL

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233GY

Caer Wylan

SY231RP

Bryn Place

SY231HQ

Kings Crescent

SY233RG

Padarn Terrace

SY231TQ

Heol Ystrad

SY231BH

Pen Yr Angor

SY233FD

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233RU

Ystwyth Close

SY233SD

Heol Tynyfron

SY231BU

Felin Y Mor

SY233QP

Ffordd Quebec

SY233HW

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231BX

Spring Gardens

SY233SZ

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233SA

Church Street

SY231SE

Lôn Tan Y Fron

SY231AS

Y Lanfa

SY231HE

St Georges Terrace

SY233GE

Clos Dafydd

SY233UE

Rhodfa Padarn

SY233YB

Heol Tynyfron

SY231SZ

Maesmaelor

SY233TU

Cwmpadarn

SY233QR

Brynglas Road

SY233GN

Clos Gwilym

SY231RU

Penparcau Road

SY231QT

Fifth Avenue

SY231SH

Aberystwyth Penparcau

SY233SH

Heol Iwan

SY233LH

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231RA

Fourth Avenue

SY233SL

Pwllhobi

SY231HZ

Mill Street

SY233AT

Primrose Hill

SY231HH

Cathedral View

SY231HL

Boulevard St Brieuc

SY231SW

Gwel Rheidol

SY233GB

Clos Morgan

SY233SR

Pwllhobi

SY231DF

Gerddi Rheidol

SY231RR

Penparcau Road

SY231DB

Gerddi Rheidol

SY233QW

Padarn Crescent

SY231RL

Parc Dinas

SY233FU

Heol Bryn

SY231TE

Heol Y Garth

SY233JG

Cefn Esgair

SY233RL

Bilston Terrace

SY231QX

Penparcau Road

SY233RB

Penybont Road

SY233ST

Railway View

SY233US

Bryndolau

SY231BA

Bridgend Cottages

SY233RH

Padarn Lane

SY231DA

Ropewalk Close

SY233AP

Cefnllan

SY233GG

Glan Rheidol

SY231BP

Penparcau Road

SY233QT

Quebec Road

SY233FE

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231SP

Tremafon

SY233TJ

Clos Non

SY233SB

Heol Dinas

SY231PG

Park Avenue

Data Sources

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