Postcode insights

SY23 1DT

Castle Street

Aberystwyth Rheidol

Interactive map showing SY23 1DT and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SY23 1DT

Overview

Postcode SY23 1DT is located in an urban town, within the Aberystwyth Rheidol ward of Ceredigion in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberystwyth North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 211.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aberystwyth North is £48,315 per year. The nearest station is Aberystwyth, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plascrug Avenue.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
212
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Aberystwyth North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,014 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Aberystwyth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 211.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Aberystwyth North is £48,315 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY23 1DT.

Transport

The nearest station is Aberystwyth located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY23 1DT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Aberystwyth

N/A

Walking directions to Aberystwyth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY23 1DT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPlascrug AvenueLargeWalking directions to Plascrug Avenue
0.1 miCastle GroundsMediumWalking directions to Castle Grounds

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
4,555.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
110.92(+227%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.89(+225%)
Drugs
23.04(+790%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.62(+51%)
Public order
17.06(+108%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
67.11%
Other White
51
13.64%
African
18
4.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
2.41%
Arab
8
2.14%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
44.09%
Level 3 (A level)
115
33.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
7.78%
No qualifications
20
5.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
4.32%
Total 16+ residents: 347

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
88
61.97%
Owns outright
37
26.06%
Other social rented
8
5.63%
Owns with a mortgage
4
2.82%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.82%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Aberystwyth Rheidol

Median price£196,500
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £231K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberystwyth Rheidol over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£520,000£343
Terraced16£199,000£220
Semi-Detached2£187,500£254
Flats12£181,000£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberystwyth Rheidol

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Rheidol.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Rheidol.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Rheidol.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Rheidol.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberystwyth Rheidol in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 1DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 1DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 2025Ty Bach Twt, Castle Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 1DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
26 Feb 202618, New Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2ATTerracedFreehold£220,000
14 Jul 202550, Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 1DWOtherFreehold£350,000
12 Aug 20255, Market Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 1DLFlatsFreehold£220,000
24 Sept 202514, Penmaesglas Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 1JPTerracedFreehold£198,000

Schools

In the SY23 1DT postcode area, located within Aberystwyth North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY23 1DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Padarn SantWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYr Ysgol GymraegWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol PlascrugWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY23 1DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY23 1DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSiop Castell - Premier expressY Stryd Fawr / Great Darkgate Street, Ceredigion, SY23 1DWWalking directions to Siop Castell - Premier express
0.1 miTreehouse LivingAlfred Place, Ceredigion, SY23 2BSWalking directions to Treehouse Living
0.2 miSparFfordd-y-Mor / Terrace Road, Ceredigion, SY23 2AEWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miFamily ShopperFfordd-Y-Mor, Ceredigion, SY23 2ABWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.2 miTesco ExpressFfordd-Y-Mor, Ceredigion, SY23 1NPWalking directions to Tesco Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY23 1DT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Endaf Edwards

Aberystwyth Rheidol - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Ben Lake

Ceredigion Preseli - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCeredigionW06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCeredigion PreseliW07000093
WardAberystwyth RheidolW05001302
ParishAberystwythW04000359
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aberystwyth NorthW02000117
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ceredigion 002DW01000517
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY23 1DT

Is SY23 1DT (Aberystwyth North) safe?

The area around SY23 1DT records about 212 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SY23 1DT?

The median sale price around SY23 1DT in Aberystwyth North is £196,500 (about £249 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY23 1DT?

There are 4 schools close to SY23 1DT, including Ysgol Padarn Sant, Yr Ysgol Gymraeg and Ysgol Plascrug. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY23 1DT?

The closest station to SY23 1DT is Aberystwyth, about 370 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY23 1DT?

SY23 1DT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,014 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY23 1DT (Aberystwyth North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli covering SY23 1DT 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).

Data Sources

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.