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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

SY231TF

Heol Nanteos

SY231QW

Penrheidol

SY233SY

Pendre Cottages

SY233RR

Rheidol Close

SY231QP

Penparcau Road

SY231TA

Maesheli

SY231QZ

Second Avenue

SY231ST

Cae Dan Yr Haidd

SY233RQ

Lewis Terrace

SY233TN

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231TB

Maesheli

SY231RF

Third Avenue

SY231HG

Llanbadarn Road

SY233SQ

Prospect Place

SY233TD

Cwrt Yr Onnen

SY233QN

Llanbadarn Road

SY233SG

Penygraig

SY233TX

Clos Deiniol

SY231RG

Min Y Ddol

SY233QU

Ffordd Quebec

SY231QS

Plas Helyg

SY231RZ

Penparcau Road

SY231PF

Park Avenue

SY233AA

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233UH

Clos Llety Gwyn

SY231RE

Fifth Avenue

SY231BT

Dinas Terrace

SY233AR

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231PL

Maesyrafon

SY233DX

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231PH

Boulevard St Brieuc

SY231SR

Rhydybont

SY233RN

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231SG

Tanyfron Lane

SY231RB

Maesyffynnon

SY233BP

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY233SP

Brynrheidol Estate

SY233QZ

Church Street

SY233TL

Parc Y Llyn Retail Park

SY231AT

Glanhafan

SY231RX

Piercefield Lane

SY233QS

Ffordd Quebec

SY233SE

Primrose Hill

SY231RN

Rheidol View

SY231TH

Aberystwyth Holiday Village

SY231QY

First Avenue

SY233YA

Heol Tynyfron

SY231DD

Plas Yr Afon

SY234DX

Penparcau Road

SY233GD

Clos Gerallt

SY231SQ

Llwyn Yr Eos

SY231BE

Green Gardens

SY231QU

Heol Isaf

SY233RA

Heol-Y-Llan

SY231TD

Maesheli

SY233TT

Ffordd Quebec

SY233SJ

Heol Iwan

SY233UA

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231QR

Plashelyg Avenue

SY231RH

Aberystwyth Penparcau

SY233RZ

Garth Dinas

SY233SU

Penbrynrodyn

SY233SX

Pwllhobi

SY231BW

Beehive Terrace

SY233QY

Heol-Y-Llan

SY233AL

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231RW

Rheidol Road

SY231SA

Penparcau Road

SY231RS

Side Street

SY233RT

Heol Dinas

SY234RN

Clos Crugiau

SY231TG

Heol Y Wern

SY231RJ

Cae Job

SY233HL

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231RY

Heol Ystrad

SY231PB

Park Avenue

SY233RF

Tymawr

SY231SD

Lôn Tan Y Fron

SY233TQ

Clos Dewi

SY233AH

Cefn Llan Science Park

SY233RS

Tynyfron Close

SY233GJ

Clos Gwilym

SY231PJ

Greenfield Street

SY233RX

Heol Bryn

SY233RJ

Llanbadarn Fawr

SY231BS

Pen Y Cei

SY233SN

Pwllhobi Terrace

SY233QG

Cwmpadarn

SY233AU

Lluest

SY231BL

Yr Odyn

SY233TF

Cefnllan

SY231SJ

Heol Dinas

SY231PN

Riverside Terrace

Data Sources

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