Awel Yr Afon, Cardigan, SA43 3AQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA43 3AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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	53.1%	48.9%	-4.2%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	46.9%	51.1%	4.2%	49.0%	2.1%

Partnership Status

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 3AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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	48.1%	52.2%	4.1%	37.9%	14.3%
Married: Opposite sex	30.5%	28.3%	-2.2%	44.2%	-15.9%
Separated	4.1%	4.1%	0.0%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	11.3%	11.3%	0.0%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	6%	4.1%	-1.9%	6.1%	-2.0%

Health

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	49.5%	47.2%	-2.3%	48.4%	-1.2%
Good health	27.2%	29.4%	2.2%	33.6%	-4.2%
Fair health	13.7%	15%	1.3%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	6.2%	6%	-0.2%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	3.4%	2.4%	-1.0%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.8%	20.1%	-13.7%	18.2%	1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	12.3%	-3.9%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	21.4%	2.6%	13.4%	8.0%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	5.7%	1.6%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	17.6%	6.3%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	10.5%	18.6%	8.1%	33.8%	-15.2%
Other	5.3%	4.4%	-0.9%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.1%	0.2%
Indian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.2%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.4%	94.9%	-1.5%	81.4%	13.5%
Arab	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	95.6%	95.6%	0.0%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	1%	2.6%	1.6%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	95%	-0.1%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	1.8%	0.9%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	50.8%	76.7%	-25.9%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
No passport held	47%	13.5%	33.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	65.8%	37.2%	28.6%
Christian	25.4%	46.2%	-20.8%
Hindu	0.2%	1.7%	-1.5%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Sikh	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Awel Yr Afon Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Awel Yr Afon was 130.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 202.4% higher than the Aberporth and Y Ferwig average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Awel Yr Afon has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Aberporth and Y Ferwig and the 48th highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£31,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in SA43 3AQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 10/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Awel Yr Afon are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ceredigion.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Awel Yr Afon, Cardigan, SA43 3AQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA43 3AQ

Average Price
£167,644

Semi-Detached
£182,289

Terraced
£148,116

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Awel Yr Afon

Average Price
£165,922

Semi-Detached
£181,116

Terraced
£153,768

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Awel Yr AfonStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Awel Yr Afon, Cardigan, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building	£147,000	2025-09-05	£147,000
35 Awel Yr Afon, Cardigan, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building	£144,000	2023-01-20	£133,344
37 Awel Yr Afon, Cardigan, Ceredigion Terraced, a newly built property	£94,500	2013-09-23	£130,025
6 Awel Yr Afon, Cardigan, Ceredigion Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£128,500	2013-07-25	£177,599
5 Awel Yr Afon, Cardigan, Ceredigion Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£128,500	2013-07-25	£177,599

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA43 3AQ

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in SA43 3AQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	46
Looking after home or family	45
Long-Term Sick or disabled	39
Self-Employed	29
Student (economically inactive)	28
Retired	27
Other	19
Unemployed	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Construction	17
Manufacturing	14
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Human health and social work activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	7
Education	7
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi Park Place , Aberteifi SA43 1AD	- not rated	1,245 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Dogmaels St Dogmael's , Cardigan SA43 3ET	- not rated	1,536 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Cilgerran V.C.P. School Cilgerran , Cardigan SA43 2SB	- not rated	3,343 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Llechryd Llechryd , Aberteifi SA43 2NL	- not rated	4,109 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Station Road Cafe	Dyfed Stores Station Road	388 yd
Pizzatipi Co Ltd	Cambrian Quay	427 yd
The Grosvenor	Grosvenor Hotel Bridge Street	456 yd
Shampan	Quay Street	505 yd
Holdens@cafe1176 Cardigan Castle	Cardigan Castle Bridge Street	505 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Quay Street Studios	23 Quay Street	504 yd
Red Lion Inn	Red Lion Inn Pwllhai	617 yd
LAMB INN	4 Finch's Square	638 yd
Dragons Wine Bar	21 High Street	640 yd
The Saddlers Arms	The Saddlers Arms, 22 High Street	640 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cabin	Unit 7, Parc Piliau Pentood Industrial Estate (private)	431 yd
Seyran's Pizza	38 St Mary Street	558 yd
Ali's Tandoori (Cardigan) Ltd	Ali's Tandoori, 2 Finch's Square	638 yd
Cardigan Bay Foods Ltd	Rominoes, 1 Finch's Square	638 yd
The Doner House	53 Pendre	749 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA43 3AQ postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	95.8%

Download Speed

Median download speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SA43 3AQ