Postcode report
SY23 4DB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SY23 4DB: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY23 4DB is a postcode in Melindwr, Ceredigion, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SY23 4DB, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY23 4DB are health 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 4DB is based on Ceredigion 011 Census 2021. It covers 11,484 residents, 15 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 5% 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 8/10.
For property prices near SY23 4DB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SY23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £250k from 41 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 4DB can compare 2 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 4DB 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 4DB
Is SY23 4DB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 12% 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 4DB?
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 4DB?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SY23 4DB?
LocaleIQ matched SY23 4DB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY23 4DB?
The latest median sold price is £250k based on 41 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.