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SY23 3JX

Melindwr

Ceredigion

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Detailed insights for SY23 3JX

Overview

Postcode SY23 3JX is located in a remote rural village, within the Melindwr ward of Ceredigion in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 Bow Street, about 8.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 802 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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 3JX.

Transport

The nearest station is Bow Street located about 8.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
13.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.37(-28%)
Drugs
3.48(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.48(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.98(-77%)
Other theft
2.98(-35%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
97.31%
Other White
3
1.15%
Irish
2
0.77%
Other
2
0.77%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
38.39%
Level 3 (A level)
38
18.01%
No qualifications
27
12.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.43%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
53.91%
Owns with a mortgage
30
26.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.3%
Other forms of private rent
7
6.09%
Other social rented
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Melindwr

Median price£259,500
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£204K – £318K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £259,500 (about £219 per square foot) in Melindwr area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Melindwr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£315,000£252
Semi-Detached10£229,500£196
Terraced2£177,500£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Melindwr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melindwr.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204,000
2017£223,750£156,000£133,000
2018£189,950£169,250
2019£225,500£120,000£150,000
2020£237,000£184,500£132,000
2021£227,000£175,000£92,500
2022£312,000£207,000£86,000
2023£270,000£175,000£168,000
2024£237,500£202,000£126,250
2025£295,000£229,500£135,000
2026£359,500£207,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melindwr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melindwr.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143
2017£162£176£179
2018£190£136
2019£184£146£151
2020£199£190£194
2021£198£205£146
2022£227£208
2023£222£159£161
2024£192£161£173
2025£255£197
2026£166£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melindwr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 3JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202511C, Maes Yr Awel, Aberystwyth, SY23 3JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
19 Dec 202511D, Maes Yr Awel, Aberystwyth, SY23 3JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
07 Nov 20258, Brynrheidol Estate, Aberystwyth, SY23 3JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£199,000

Schools

In the SY23 3JX 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 3JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableYsgol Syr John RhysWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY23 3JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSiop RheidolCeredigion, SY23 3JXWalking directions to Siop Rheidol

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Rhodri Davies

Melindwr - 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
WardMelindwrW05001323
ParishBlaenrheidolW04000361
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rheidol, Ystwyth & CaronW02000421
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ceredigion 011CW01000543
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY23 3JX

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

The area around SY23 3JX records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3JX?

The median sale price around SY23 3JX in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron is £259,500 (about £219 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY23 3JX?

There is 1 school close to SY23 3JX, including Ysgol Syr John Rhys. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY23 3JX?

SY23 3JX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 802 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.