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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
5/10
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
50.16(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.37(+28%)
Shoplifting
10.06(+45%)
Public order
8.21(-8%)
Drugs
7.59(+159%)
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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Aberystwyth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,632 up to £542,500.

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
Detached5£340,000
Flats11£175,000
Semi-Detached19£190,000
Terraced29£185,500

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

SY231RT

Tycam

SY233QX

Penyfron Road

SY233SA

Church Street

SY231BZ

Plas Morolwg

SY233FE

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233QG

Cwmpadarn

SY233SS

Parcyronnen

SY233UE

Rhodfa Padarn

SY231PF

Park Avenue

SY231QW

Penrheidol

SY233AP

Cefnllan

SY233FD

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233QU

Ffordd Quebec

SY231BT

Dinas Terrace

SY231DB

Gerddi Rheidol

SY231SJ

Heol Dinas

SY231QU

Heol Isaf

SY231BB

Green Gardens

SY233SD

Heol Tynyfron

SY233SQ

Prospect Place

SY231SH

Aberystwyth Penparcau

SY233GJ

Clos Gwilym

SY233SL

Pwllhobi

SY233UH

Clos Llety Gwyn

SY233UJ

Clos Llety Gwyn

SY233RG

Padarn Terrace

SY231HD

Llanbadarn Road

SY231RD

Second Avenue

SY231TG

Heol Y Wern

SY233SZ

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233TU

Cwmpadarn

SY233US

Bryndolau

SY231TB

Maesheli

SY231BX

Spring Gardens

SY233RS

Tynyfron Close

SY234DX

Penparcau Road

SY233RH

Padarn Lane

SY234RN

Clos Crugiau

SY233AH

Cefn Llan Science Park

SY231ST

Cae Dan Yr Haidd

SY233JG

Cefn Esgair

SY233QN

Llanbadarn Road

SY233RD

Bridge Terrace

SY233TF

Cefnllan

SY231SZ

Maesmaelor

SY233AR

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233GL

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233UA

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231SP

Tremafon

SY233QW

Padarn Crescent

SY231QP

Penparcau Road

SY233RA

Heol-Y-Llan

SY233RP

Heol Tynyfron

SY231BG

Harbour Crescent

SY231PB

Park Avenue

SY231RU

Penparcau Road

SY231SE

Lôn Tan Y Fron

SY231SQ

Llwyn Yr Eos

SY231HZ

Mill Street

SY233SY

Pendre Cottages

SY233TL

Parc Y Llyn Retail Park

SY233QY

Heol-Y-Llan

SY233SF

Primrose Hill

SY231BJ

Pen Yr Angor

SY231QZ

Second Avenue

SY231SD

Lôn Tan Y Fron

SY231HG

Llanbadarn Road

SY231TF

Heol Nanteos

SY233TZ

Clos Ceitho

SY231SF

Antaron Avenue

SY231SY

Penparcau Road

SY231TH

Aberystwyth Holiday Village

SY233GY

Caer Wylan

SY233SB

Heol Dinas

SY233SG

Penygraig

SY231PL

Maesyrafon

SY231RL

Parc Dinas

SY233SP

Brynrheidol Estate

SY233TN

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231BS

Pen Y Cei

SY231RX

Piercefield Lane

SY231SG

Tanyfron Lane

SY231SR

Rhydybont

SY233BP

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233YD

Heol Tynyfron

SY231DD

Plas Yr Afon

SY231PJ

Greenfield Street

SY231RH

Aberystwyth Penparcau

SY231RS

Side Street

SY231TE

Heol Y Garth

SY233AU

Lluest

SY233FU

Heol Bryn

SY233GG

Glan Rheidol

SY231TA

Maesheli

SY233RE

Brook Terrace

SY231BP

Penparcau Road

SY233RR

Rheidol Close

SY231RE

Fifth Avenue

SY233QR

Brynglas Road

SY231BN

Cwrt Yr Angor

Data Sources

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