Postcode SY23 1DD is located in an urban town, within the Aberystwyth Rheidol ward of Ceredigion in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberystwyth South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aberystwyth South is £43,948 per year. The nearest station is Aberystwyth, about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plascrug Avenue.
Aberystwyth South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,045 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Aberystwyth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Aberystwyth South is £43,948 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY23 1DD.
The nearest station is Aberystwyth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aberystwyth | N/A | Walking directions to Aberystwyth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Plascrug Avenue | Large | Walking directions to Plascrug Avenue |
| 0.4 mi | Castle Grounds | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Grounds |
| 0.3 mi | Parc Kronberg | Small | Walking directions to Parc Kronberg |
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 (about £249 per square foot) in Aberystwyth Rheidol area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £520,000 | £343 |
| Terraced | 16 | £199,000 | £220 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £187,500 | £254 |
| Flats | 12 | £181,000 | £274 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £265,000 | £168,500 | £182,500 | £140,000 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £185,000 | £155,000 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £165,000 | £181,500 | £163,000 |
| 2019 | £295,000 | £185,000 | £163,000 | £155,000 |
| 2020 | £229,250 | £194,500 | £212,000 | £178,500 |
| 2021 | £447,500 | £184,500 | £185,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £167,500 | £220,000 | £190,000 | £215,000 |
| 2023 | — | £172,000 | £204,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £640,000 | £210,000 | £233,750 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £700,000 | £175,500 | £187,000 | £196,500 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £193,000 | — | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £224 | £261 | £223 | £155 |
| 2017 | £218 | £243 | £218 | £173 |
| 2018 | £185 | £204 | £147 | £156 |
| 2019 | £131 | £196 | £280 | £141 |
| 2020 | £432 | £202 | £129 | £150 |
| 2021 | £274 | £242 | £159 | £169 |
| 2022 | £167 | £319 | £321 | £205 |
| 2023 | — | £227 | £181 | £216 |
| 2024 | £336 | £316 | £286 | £193 |
| 2025 | £322 | £253 | £235 | £194 |
| 2026 | £363 | £287 | — | £228 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 1DD.
In the SY23 1DD postcode area, located within Aberystwyth South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY23 1DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Penparcau Road, Ceredigion, SY23 1BW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Coedlan-y-Parc / Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, SY23 1LL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Park Avenue, Ceredigion, SY23 1PB | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Alexandra Road, Ceredigion, SY23 1LL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Siop Castell - Premier express | Y Stryd Fawr / Great Darkgate Street, Ceredigion, SY23 1DW | Walking directions to Siop Castell - Premier express |
Elected local representatives for SY23 1DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Endaf Edwards
Aberystwyth Rheidol - Elected 5 May 2022
Ben Lake
Ceredigion Preseli - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SY23 1DD records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around SY23 1DD in Aberystwyth South is £196,500 (about £249 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to SY23 1DD, including Ysgol Padarn Sant, Yr Ysgol Gymraeg and Ysgol Plascrug. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SY23 1DD is Aberystwyth, about 514 m away.
SY23 1DD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,045 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli covering SY23 1DD is Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Endaf Edwards (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).
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.