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SY23 1DE Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

High crime rate7.1/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesCriminal Damage And ArsonDrugsOther Theft…and 2 more

Trend -7% versus prior comparable archive

Higher-income area 6.7/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 4/10Wales
Median sold price£250kSY23 sample - 62 sales
Recent change-5.7%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wales
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area88.5%Average for Wales94.1%
Significant presencewhite other, asian chinese, black african
Immediate area20.3%Average for Wales
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area54.5%Average for Wales
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area1,550Average for Wales1,516
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area82.3%Average for Wales58.5%
Main tenurePrivately rented
Immediate area52.2%Average for Wales16.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area73.1%Average for Wales

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Heavy private rental52.2% dominant

Owned34.4%
Private rent52.2%
Social rent13%

Schools nearby 8 within 1 mile

About SY23 1DE: area rating, property, schools and local change

SY23 1DE is a postcode in Aberystwyth Rheidol, Ceredigion, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SY23 1DE, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SY23 1DE are property market signals and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for SY23 1DE is based on Ceredigion 002 Census 2021. It covers 8,980 residents, 1,550 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 22, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 34% owner-occupied, 52% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.

For property prices near SY23 1DE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SY23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £250k from 62 rolling sales, down 5.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near SY23 1DE can compare 8 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SY23 1DE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

FAQ

Common questions about SY23 1DE

Is SY23 1DE a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 26% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near SY23 1DE?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near SY23 1DE?

8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for SY23 1DE?

LocaleIQ matched SY23 1DE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in SY23 1DE?

The latest median sold price is £250k based on 62 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.