Postcode insights

SY23 3BA

Brynceinion

Faenor

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Detailed insights for SY23 3BA

Overview

Postcode SY23 3BA is located in an urban town, within the Faenor ward of Ceredigion in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron is £45,193 per year. The nearest station is Aberystwyth, about 1.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,875 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron is £45,193 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY23 3BA.

Transport

The nearest station is Aberystwyth located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
1,353.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.68(-57%)
Other theft
4.89(+7%)
Public order
3.26(-60%)
Drugs
2.45(-5%)
Other crime
0.82(-61%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
82.64%
African
16
6.04%
Other White
12
4.53%
Indian
6
2.26%
Chinese
4
1.51%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
46.78%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.88%
No qualifications
21
9.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.44%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
57.26%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.13%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.03%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Faenor

Median price£267,500
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£237K – £308K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 (about £269 per square foot) in Faenor area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £481,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Faenor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£300,000£267
Semi-Detached3£249,995£277
Flats3£128,000£323

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Faenor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faenor.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,500
2017£222,500£179,000£198,500
2018£217,500£187,500£134,000
2019£217,500£205,000£201,250
2020£209,000£210,000£166,000
2021£260,000£225,000£230,000
2022£328,500£225,000£237,525
2023£275,000£267,500£225,000
2024£285,000£231,750£262,500
2025£303,500£202,500£405,000
2026£390,500£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faenor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Faenor.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209
2017£204£206£179
2018£194£179£139
2019£203£199£248
2020£205£216£213
2021£243£253£241
2022£242£269£232
2023£250£240£213
2024£244£225£267
2025£267£234£259
2026£269£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Faenor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Faenor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 3BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 3BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 20252, Brynceinion, Aberystwyth, SY23 3PNTerracedFreehold£405,000
20 Mar 202634, Heol Alun, Aberystwyth, SY23 3BBDetachedFreehold£300,000
27 Aug 202512, Heol Alun, Aberystwyth, SY23 3BBDetachedFreehold£300,000
04 Dec 202545, Erw Goch, Aberystwyth, SY23 3AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£249,995
24 Jun 20257, Erw Goch, Aberystwyth, SY23 3AZDetachedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the SY23 3BA postcode area, located within Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY23 3BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol PenglaisWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol Gyfun PenweddigWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableYsgol Comins CochWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY23 3BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY23 3BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCK's NISARhos Hendre, Ceredigion, SY23 3QHWalking directions to CK's NISA

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY23 3BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Roberts

Faenor - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ben Lake

Ceredigion Preseli - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCeredigionW06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCeredigion PreseliW07000093
WardFaenorW05001307
ParishFaenorW04000367
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rheidol, Ystwyth & CaronW02000421
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ceredigion 011AW01000525
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY23 3BA

Is SY23 3BA (Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron) safe?

The area around SY23 3BA records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SY23 3BA?

The median sale price around SY23 3BA in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron is £267,500 (about £269 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY23 3BA?

There are 6 schools close to SY23 3BA, including Ysgol Penglais, Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig and Ysgol Comins Coch. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY23 3BA?

SY23 3BA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,875 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY23 3BA (Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli covering SY23 3BA is Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Roberts (Liberal Democrats).

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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.