Postcode insights

SY23 3SG

Penygraig

Llanbadarn Fawr

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Detailed insights for SY23 3SG

Overview

Postcode SY23 3SG is located in an urban town, within the Llanbadarn Fawr ward of Ceredigion in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberystwyth South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% 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 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
34.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Aberystwyth South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,689 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Aberystwyth South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.8%

Approximately 34.8% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Aberystwyth South is £43,948 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Aberystwyth located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
1,871.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.76(-59%)
Public order
3.44(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.75(-79%)
Other theft
2.06(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.38(-81%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
88.52%
Other White
15
6.15%
African
3
1.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.23%
Irish
3
1.23%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
35.32%
Level 3 (A level)
40
19.9%
No qualifications
36
17.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31
27.68%
Other social rented
25
22.32%
Owns with a mortgage
21
18.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.18%
Social rents from council
14
12.5%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Llanbadarn Fawr

Median price£242,500
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £291K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Llanbadarn Fawr area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanbadarn Fawr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£317,500£250
Semi-Detached9£240,000£275
Terraced6£218,750£197
Flats2£181,250£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanbadarn Fawr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanbadarn Fawr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,500£83,000£203,500£123,750
2017£275,000£93,625£191,000£145,000
2018£252,500£66,666£203,750£167,000
2019£300,000£125,000£216,500£124,600
2020£253,000£145,000£179,500£168,250
2021£247,250£152,500£203,500£185,000
2022£318,000£161,495£200,000£195,000
2023£274,000£176,000£210,500£171,000
2024£330,000£175,000£237,000£177,000
2025£317,500£159,000£205,750£197,000
2026£345,000£203,500£240,000£161,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanbadarn Fawr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanbadarn Fawr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£143£165£133
2017£180£161£167£151
2018£195£168£162£183
2019£182£173£219£146
2020£214£243£199£183
2021£217£264£205£253
2022£229£255£252£228
2023£225£234£258£197
2024£249£315£245£243
2025£250£217£236£195
2026£324£320£276£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanbadarn Fawr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanbadarn Fawr in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 3SG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Sept 20251, Prospect Place, Aberystwyth, SY23 3SQTerracedFreehold£248,000
06 May 20258, Prospect Place, Aberystwyth, SY23 3SQTerracedFreehold£156,000
21 May 202641, Brynrheidol Estate, Aberystwyth, SY23 3SPTerracedLeasehold£78,000
15 May 20265, Brynrheidol Estate, Aberystwyth, SY23 3SPTerracedFreehold£128,250
26 Aug 202537, Brynrheidol Estate, Aberystwyth, SY23 3SPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£117,000

Schools

In the SY23 3SG postcode area, located within Aberystwyth South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY23 3SG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Gyfun PenweddigWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol PenglaisWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYr Ysgol GymraegWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY23 3SG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutterCeredigion, SY23 3SLWalking directions to Costcutter

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Gareth Davies

Llanbadarn Fawr - 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
WardLlanbadarn FawrW05001310
ParishLlanbadarn FawrW04000372
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aberystwyth SouthW02000118
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ceredigion 003FW01001936
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY23 3SG

Is SY23 3SG (Aberystwyth South) safe?

The area around SY23 3SG records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near SY23 3SG?

The median sale price around SY23 3SG in Aberystwyth South is £242,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY23 3SG?

There are 6 schools close to SY23 3SG, including Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig, Ysgol Penglais and Yr Ysgol Gymraeg. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY23 3SG?

SY23 3SG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,689 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY23 3SG (Aberystwyth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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