Postcode SY23 1RH is located in an urban town, within the Aberystwyth Penparcau ward of Ceredigion in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberystwyth South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below 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 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Parc Kronberg.
Aberystwyth South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Aberystwyth South has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.5% 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 1RH.
The nearest station is Aberystwyth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Aberystwyth | N/A | Walking directions to Aberystwyth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Parc Kronberg | Small | Walking directions to Parc Kronberg |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £210 per square foot) in Aberystwyth Penparcau area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £363,000 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £200,000 | £211 |
| Terraced | 15 | £180,000 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,000 | £170,000 | £138,000 |
| 2017 | £240,000 | £141,500 | £126,250 |
| 2018 | £235,000 | £151,500 | £142,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £160,000 | £130,000 |
| 2020 | £257,000 | £167,500 | £136,000 |
| 2021 | — | £192,000 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £140,000 | £172,500 | £168,500 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £202,000 | £176,750 |
| 2024 | £270,000 | £182,500 | £182,500 |
| 2025 | — | £193,000 | £182,500 |
| 2026 | £363,000 | £222,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £189 | £145 |
| 2017 | £221 | £146 | £149 |
| 2018 | £200 | £189 | £152 |
| 2019 | £160 | £180 | £154 |
| 2020 | £145 | £189 | £168 |
| 2021 | — | £202 | £165 |
| 2022 | £203 | £239 | £188 |
| 2023 | £162 | £219 | £189 |
| 2024 | £237 | £227 | £205 |
| 2025 | — | £212 | £235 |
| 2026 | £298 | £238 | £195 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 1RH.
In the SY23 1RH postcode area, located within Aberystwyth South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY23 1RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Penparcau Road, Ceredigion, SY23 1RR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Glan Rheidol, Ceredigion, SY23 3TL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Penparcau Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 1RU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Elected local representatives for SY23 1RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shelley Childs
Aberystwyth Penparcau - Elected 16 Nov 2023
Ben Lake
Ceredigion Preseli - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SY23 1RH records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 1RH in Aberystwyth South is £190,000 (about £210 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to SY23 1RH, including Ysgol Llwyn Yr Eos, Yr Ysgol Gymraeg and Ysgol Plascrug. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SY23 1RH is Aberystwyth, about 1,256 m away.
SY23 1RH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 594 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 1RH is Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shelley Childs (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.