Postcode insights

SY23 2JR

Vaynor Street

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

Interactive map showing SY23 2JR and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SY23 2JR

Overview

Postcode SY23 2JR 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Aberystwyth North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Aberystwyth North has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.9%

Approximately 11.9% 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 2JR.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for SY23 2JR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Aberystwyth

N/A

Walking directions to Aberystwyth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY23 2JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPlascrug AvenueLargeWalking directions to Plascrug Avenue
0.5 miCastle GroundsMediumWalking directions to Castle Grounds

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
10,314.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.73(+23%)
Drugs
16.27(+528%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.02(-8%)
Other theft
11.32(+147%)
Public order
10.61(+29%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
75.23%
Other White
40
12.23%
Arab
8
2.45%
Other
8
2.45%
Irish
7
2.14%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
42.52%
Level 3 (A level)
84
27.91%
No qualifications
31
10.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
9.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
3.32%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
49.38%
Owns outright
46
28.75%
Other social rented
16
10%
Owns with a mortgage
12
7.5%
Social rents from council
3
1.88%
Total households: 160

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 2JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 2JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025Flat 32, Penmorfa, North Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 2EPFlatsLeasehold£125,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 29, Penmorfa, North Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 2EPFlatsLeasehold£225,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 2, Penmorfa, North Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 2EPFlatsLeasehold£180,000
28 Aug 20255, Vaenor Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2ENTerracedFreehold£182,000
21 Jul 20253, Vaenor Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2ENTerracedFreehold£189,950

Schools

In the SY23 2JR postcode area, located within Aberystwyth North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY23 2JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 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

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY23 2JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY23 2JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSparNorthgate Street, Ceredigion, SY23 2JSWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miPremierThespian Street, Ceredigion, SY23 2JWWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miFamily ShopperFfordd-Y-Mor, Ceredigion, SY23 2ABWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.2 miTesco ExpressFfordd-Y-Mor, Ceredigion, SY23 1NPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSparFfordd-y-Mor / Terrace Road, Ceredigion, SY23 2AEWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY23 2JR, 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 002HW01002001
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SY23 2JR

Is SY23 2JR (Aberystwyth North) safe?

The area around SY23 2JR records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2JR?

The median sale price around SY23 2JR 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 2JR?

There are 5 schools close to SY23 2JR, including Ysgol Padarn Sant, Yr Ysgol Gymraeg and Ysgol Plascrug. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY23 2JR?

The closest station to SY23 2JR is Aberystwyth, about 334 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY23 2JR?

SY23 2JR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,540 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY23 2JR (Aberystwyth North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli covering SY23 2JR 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.