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Aberystwyth South

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Aberystwyth South Population

6,459

Population density

1,132.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,533

85.66%

Other White

381

5.9%

Indian

1.38%

Chinese

1.13%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.76%

Total population: 6,459

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£340,000	£234,000	£340,000	£365,000	£507,000
Flats	11	£175,000	£137,500	£164,500	£211,000	£260,000
Semi-Detached	19	£190,000	£116,963	£158,750	£230,000	£304,500
Terraced	29	£185,500	£137,300	£165,000	£200,000	£239,500

10 years median price trend in Aberystwyth South

All postcodes in Aberystwyth South

SY231BW

Beehive Terrace

SY231DA

Ropewalk Close

SY231RJ

Cae Job

SY233GB

Clos Morgan

SY233LH

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233TT

Ffordd Quebec

SY233YA

Heol Tynyfron

SY231HE

St Georges Terrace

SY231RW

Rheidol Road

SY233GF

Clos Sulien

SY231RA

Fourth Avenue

SY233SH

Heol Iwan

SY233TX

Clos Deiniol

SY231BL

Yr Odyn

SY233AN

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231HF

Broadway

SY231RY

Heol Ystrad

SY231PH

Boulevard St Brieuc

SY233GD

Clos Gerallt

SY233TD

Cwrt Yr Onnen

SY231AS

Y Lanfa

SY231RB

Maesyffynnon

SY231RP

Bryn Place

SY231RZ

Penparcau Road

SY231SS

Brynystwyth

SY233TQ

Clos Dewi

SY231QR

Plashelyg Avenue

SY233GA

Clos Gwilym

SY233RL

Bilston Terrace

SY231PG

Park Avenue

SY231QT

Fifth Avenue

SY231QY

First Avenue

SY233AS

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233QT

Quebec Road

SY233QZ

Church Street

SY233SN

Pwllhobi Terrace

SY233UY

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231AT

Glanhafan

SY233ST

Railway View

SY231BY

Glanrafon Terrace

SY233RF

Tymawr

SY231SN

Heol Bryn

SY233RT

Heol Dinas

SY231BH

Pen Yr Angor

SY233RJ

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233RQ

Lewis Terrace

SY233UR

Rhodfa Padarn

SY231RF

Third Avenue

SY231SA

Penparcau Road

SY233AL

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233YB

Heol Tynyfron

SY231PN

Riverside Terrace

SY233DX

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231QX

Penparcau Road

SY233SX

Pwllhobi

SY233PL

Gwel Afon

SY231RG

Min Y Ddol

SY233QS

Ffordd Quebec

SY233TJ

Clos Non

SY231QS

Plas Helyg

SY231SL

Bryn Ysgol

SY231TQ

Heol Ystrad

SY231BA

Bridgend Cottages

SY231SW

Gwel Rheidol

SY233GE

Clos Dafydd

SY233RN

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233RX

Heol Bryn

SY233GN

Clos Gwilym

SY233QP

Ffordd Quebec

SY231HH

Cathedral View

SY233AA

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233AT

Primrose Hill

SY233HW

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233RW

Maesmawr

SY231BU

Felin Y Mor

SY233HL

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY234PP

Maes Crugiau

SY231BE

Green Gardens

SY231DF

Gerddi Rheidol

SY231JY

South Marine Terrace

SY231RN

Rheidol View

SY233RZ

Garth Dinas

SY233RU

Ystwyth Close

SY233SE

Primrose Hill

SY233SJ

Heol Iwan

SY233SU

Penbrynrodyn

SY231HL

Boulevard St Brieuc

SY231HN

Clos Padarn

SY231HQ

Kings Crescent

SY231RR

Penparcau Road

SY231TD

Maesheli

SY233RB

Penybont Road

SY233SR

Pwllhobi

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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