Postcode SY23 1JB 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 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plascrug Avenue.
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.
Aberystwyth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 211.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.8% 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 1JB.
The nearest station is Aberystwyth located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 1JB.
In the SY23 1JB 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 1JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Park Avenue, Ceredigion, SY23 1PB | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Siop Castell - Premier express | Y Stryd Fawr / Great Darkgate Street, Ceredigion, SY23 1DW | Walking directions to Siop Castell - Premier express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Coedlan-y-Parc / Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, SY23 1LL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Penparcau Road, Ceredigion, SY23 1BW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Alexandra Road, Ceredigion, SY23 1LL | Walking directions to Lidl |
Elected local representatives for SY23 1JB, 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 1JB 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.
The median sale price around SY23 1JB in Aberystwyth North is £196,500 (about £249 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to SY23 1JB, including Ysgol Padarn Sant, Yr Ysgol Gymraeg and Ysgol Plascrug. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SY23 1JB is Aberystwyth, about 274 m away.
SY23 1JB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli covering SY23 1JB 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.