Drawbridge is in Cardigan and in Ceredigion district. SA43 1HW is located in the Teifi electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ceredigion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drawbridge, Cardigan, SA43 1HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA43 1HP, SA43 1HN, SA43 1HR, SA43 1HL, SA43 1LJ, SA43 1HU, SA43 1HS, SA43 1JJ, SA43 1HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA43 1HW is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.1% | 45.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 55.9% | 54.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA43 1HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.8% | 50.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 23% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 14.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 35.7% | -14.0% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 38.2% | 14.4% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 18.4% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 5.9% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SA43 1HW this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 29.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 5.4% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 19.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 11.6% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 26.8% | 15.8% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 93% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 91.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 92.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 34.7% | 13.5% | 21.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drawbridge was 376.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 772.7% higher than the Aberporth and Y Ferwig average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drawbridge has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Aberporth and Y Ferwig and the 5th highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 186.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yard Drawbridge, Cardigan, Ceredigion Other, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2016-11-10 | £104,812 |
| 33 Drawbridge, Cardigan, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2011-02-02 | £132,885 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi Park Place , Aberteifi SA43 1AD | - not rated | 791 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Dogmaels St Dogmael's , Cardigan SA43 3ET | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cilgerran V.C.P. School Cilgerran , Cardigan SA43 2SB | - not rated | 3,939 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llechryd Llechryd , Aberteifi SA43 2NL | - not rated | 4,474 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Penparc Penparc , Aberteifi SA43 1SG | - not rated | 5,464 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melfed | Unit 6, High Street Arcade High Street | 66 yd | |
| Stiwdio 3 cafe | Siop Goffi, 3 High Street | 100 yd | |
| Crowes | 6, Black Lion Mews High Street | 100 yd | |
| Belotti's Delicatessen & Coffee House | Ty Mawr, 2 High Street | 100 yd | |
| Castle Cafe | Castle Cafe, 25 Quay Street | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quay Street Studios | 23 Quay Street | 133 yd | |
| Dragons Wine Bar | 21 High Street | 141 yd | |
| The Saddlers Arms | The Saddlers Arms, 22 High Street | 141 yd | |
| Red Lion Inn | Red Lion Inn Pwllhai | 335 yd | |
| LAMB INN | 4 Finch's Square | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Doner House | 53 Pendre | 226 yd | |
| Seyran's Pizza | 38 St Mary Street | 284 yd | |
| Ali's Tandoori (Cardigan) Ltd | Ali's Tandoori, 2 Finch's Square | 380 yd | |
| Cardigan Bay Foods Ltd | Rominoes, 1 Finch's Square | 380 yd | |
| The Cabin | Unit 7, Parc Piliau Pentood Industrial Estate (private) | 700 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.