Postcode insights

SY23 4SE

Rhosygarth

Ystwyth

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Detailed insights for SY23 4SE

Overview

Postcode SY23 4SE is located in a remote rural village, within the Ystwyth ward of Ceredigion in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% 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 6.4 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,270 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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 4SE.

Transport

The nearest station is Aberystwyth located about 6.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
21.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.96(-65%)
Other theft
2.99(-35%)
Public order
1.99(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
1(-86%)
Drugs
1(-61%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
353
96.98%
Irish
3
0.82%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.55%
Chinese
1
0.27%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
35.22%
No qualifications
70
23.26%
Level 3 (A level)
47
15.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.96%
Apprenticeship
21
6.98%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
47.59%
Owns with a mortgage
47
32.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
14.48%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.14%
Social rents from council
1
0.69%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Ystwyth

Median price£249,500
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £299K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 (about £214 per square foot) in Ystwyth area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £524,999.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ystwyth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£272,500£213
Semi-Detached4£184,000£214
Terraced3£172,500£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ystwyth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ystwyth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221,500£155,000£117,000
2017£259,000£140,000£113,000
2018£224,000£160,000£168,500
2019£227,000£182,500£119,000
2020£185,000£165,000£288,000
2021£252,500£169,000£176,000
2022£270,000£175,000£222,500
2023£274,000£210,000£180,000
2024£267,500£194,500
2025£280,000£217,500£172,500
2026£243,500£184,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ystwyth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ystwyth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£185£139
2017£181£161£172
2018£174£185£145
2019£190£209£167
2020£190£170£113
2021£218£154£158
2022£228£199£274
2023£225£227£176
2024£245£207
2025£202£226£189
2026£242£214£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ystwyth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 4SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY23 4SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Apr 2026Gorwel, Rhosygarth, Aberystwyth, SY23 4SEDetachedFreehold£245,000
12 Nov 2025Hafod-Y-Garth, Rhosygarth, Aberystwyth, SY23 4SEDetachedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the SY23 4SE postcode area, located within Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY23 4SE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Meirion Davies

Ystwyth - 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
WardYstwythW05001331
ParishLlanilarW04000386
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rheidol, Ystwyth & CaronW02000421
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ceredigion 011DW01000552
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY23 4SE

Is SY23 4SE (Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron) safe?

The area around SY23 4SE records about 20 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SY23 4SE?

The median sale price around SY23 4SE in Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron is £249,500 (about £214 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SY23 4SE?

SY23 4SE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,270 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY23 4SE (Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli covering SY23 4SE is Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Meirion Davies (Liberal Democrats).

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.