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SY23 1HX

Chalybeate Street

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

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Detailed insights for SY23 1HX

Overview

Postcode SY23 1HX is located in an urban town, within the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais 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 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 0.1 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
211
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Aberystwyth North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 784 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Aberystwyth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 211 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.2%

Approximately 19.2% 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 1HX.

Transport

The nearest station is Aberystwyth located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY23 1HX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Aberystwyth

N/A

Walking directions to Aberystwyth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY23 1HX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPlascrug AvenueLargeWalking directions to Plascrug Avenue
0.3 miCastle GroundsMediumWalking directions to Castle Grounds
0.5 miParc KronbergSmallWalking directions to Parc Kronberg

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
9,788 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
102.42(+202%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.3(+210%)
Shoplifting
29.87(+365%)
Public order
28.45(+246%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.71(+223%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
173
62.23%
Other White
65
23.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
3.24%
Chinese
8
2.88%
Pakistani
5
1.8%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
36.02%
Level 3 (A level)
91
34.87%
No qualifications
26
9.96%
Apprenticeship
17
6.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.13%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
85
65.38%
Other social rented
23
17.69%
Owns outright
10
7.69%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.85%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £333K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,950 up to £490,000.

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 Morfa a Glais over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£425,000£272
Semi-Detached7£360,000£256
Terraced18£212,500£196
Flats15£170,000£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337,500£102,500£292,000£157,000
2017£295,000£120,500£275,000£150,000
2018£250,000£132,000£257,000£158,750
2019£255,000£125,000£216,500£150,000
2020£300,000£105,000£244,500£169,000
2021£293,750£156,475£242,000£199,500
2022£420,500£165,000£300,000£195,000
2023£355,000£150,000£407,500£181,250
2024£330,000£161,000£319,125£200,000
2025£320,000£180,000£360,000£184,500
2026£460,000£147,000£300,000£264,998
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£204£162£144
2017£189£210£139£142
2018£223£220£147£150
2019£150£200£179£150
2020£206£134£168£190
2021£167£211£166£156
2022£201£249£188£179
2023£337£271£190£197
2024£324£226£240£153
2025£240£233£246£193
2026£307£263£157£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 1HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 1HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 2025Old Bakehouse, Cambrian Place, Aberystwyth, SY23 1NTOtherFreehold£233,500
04 Sept 20255, Cambrian Place, Aberystwyth, SY23 1NTTerracedFreehold£225,000
30 May 202515, Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 1HSOtherFreehold£165,000
15 May 20261, Union Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 1NXTerracedFreehold£249,995
30 Mar 202632, Queen Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 1PUTerracedFreehold£280,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY23 1HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Padarn SantWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYr Ysgol GymraegWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYsgol PlascrugWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY23 1HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressFfordd-Y-Mor, Ceredigion, SY23 1NPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSparFfordd-y-Mor / Terrace Road, Ceredigion, SY23 2AEWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miTescoPark Avenue, Ceredigion, SY23 1PBWalking directions to Tesco
0.1 miTreehouse LivingAlfred Place, Ceredigion, SY23 2BSWalking directions to Treehouse Living
0.1 miFamily ShopperFfordd-Y-Mor, Ceredigion, SY23 2ABWalking directions to Family Shopper

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Alun John Williams

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Mark Antony Strong

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais - 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
ParishAberystwythW04000359
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aberystwyth NorthW02000117
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ceredigion 002BW01000513
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY23 1HX

Is SY23 1HX (Aberystwyth North) safe?

The area around SY23 1HX records about 211 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 1HX?

The median sale price around SY23 1HX in Aberystwyth North is £220,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY23 1HX?

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

What is the nearest station to SY23 1HX?

The closest station to SY23 1HX is Aberystwyth, about 97 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY23 1HX?

SY23 1HX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 784 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli covering SY23 1HX is Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alun John Williams (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Mark Antony Strong (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.