Postcode SY23 1JA 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.
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.
Aberystwyth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 211 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
The average income per household in Aberystwyth North is £48,315 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY23 1JA.
The nearest station is Aberystwyth located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aberystwyth | N/A | Walking directions to Aberystwyth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Plascrug Avenue | Large | Walking directions to Plascrug Avenue |
| 0.2 mi | Castle Grounds | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Grounds |
| 0.5 mi | Parc Kronberg | Small | Walking directions to Parc Kronberg |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £425,000 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £360,000 | £256 |
| Terraced | 18 | £212,500 | £196 |
| Flats | 15 | £170,000 | £234 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 1JA.
In the SY23 1JA postcode area, located within Aberystwyth North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY23 1JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Park Avenue, Ceredigion, SY23 1PB | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Siop Castell - Premier express | Y Stryd Fawr / Great Darkgate Street, Ceredigion, SY23 1DW | Walking directions to Siop Castell - Premier express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Ffordd-Y-Mor, Ceredigion, SY23 1NP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Ffordd-y-Mor / Terrace Road, Ceredigion, SY23 2AE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Treehouse Living | Alfred Place, Ceredigion, SY23 2BS | Walking directions to Treehouse Living |
Elected local representatives for SY23 1JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alun John Williams
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais - Elected 5 May 2022
Mark Antony Strong
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais - Elected 5 May 2022
Ben Lake
Ceredigion Preseli - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SY23 1JA 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.
The median sale price around SY23 1JA in Aberystwyth North is £220,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to SY23 1JA, including Ysgol Padarn Sant, Yr Ysgol Gymraeg and Ysgol Plascrug. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SY23 1JA is Aberystwyth, about 158 m away.
SY23 1JA 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli covering SY23 1JA 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).
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.