Glenhurst Villas is in Trefechan, Aberystwyth and in Ceredigion district. SY23 1BD is located in the Aberystwyth Rheidol electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ceredigion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glenhurst Villas, Trefechan, Aberystwyth, SY23 1BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY23 1BB, SY23 1BG, SY23 1BE, SY23 1BY, SY23 1AB, SY23 1PN, SY23 1JF, SY23 1BX, SY23 1JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY23 1BD is primarily male, with 55.2% 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 | 47.2% | 44.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 52.8% | 55.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 SY23 1BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.9% 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 | 71.8% | 67.9% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 30.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.2% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -30.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 41.9% | 44.8% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 29.5% | -11.0% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 18.5% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 13% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 8% | 3.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 7.6% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45.1% | 25.6% | -19.5% | 16.9% | 8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 38.9% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.5% | 92.2% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 79% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 79% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 12.1% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 79.3% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 8.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenhurst Villas was 352.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.2% higher than the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenhurst Villas has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais and the 7th highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 183.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Glenhurst Villas, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-09-22 | £243,267 |
| 3 Glenhurst Villas, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2018-06-15 | £176,730 |
| 2 Glenhurst Villas, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2011-04-15 | £228,152 |
| 2 Glenhurst Villas, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 1999-08-16 | £268,864 |
The percentage of student residents living in SY23 1BD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Plascrug Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 860 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Padarn Sant Llanbadarn Road , Aberystwyth SY23 1EZ | - not rated | 933 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Yr Ysgol Gymraeg Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig Ffordd Llanbadarn , Llangawsai SY23 3QN | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llwyn Yr Eos Penparcau , Aberystwyth SY23 1SH | - not rated | 1,916 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saphan Thai Street Food | 40 Bridge Street | 226 yd | |
| The Hut | The Hut South Marine Terrace | 277 yd | |
| Porto | Pysgoty Promenade | 315 yd | |
| Tesco Cafe | Tesco Park Avenue | 323 yd | |
| Y GORNEL | 11 Princess Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rummers Bar | Rummers Wine Bar Bridge Street | 130 yd | |
| Bar 46 | 46 Bridge Street | 190 yd | |
| THE SHIP & CASTLE | Ship & Castle, 1 High Street | 256 yd | |
| THE MILL INN | The Mill Inn, 17 Mill Street | 319 yd | |
| Yr Hen Llew Du | Yr Hen Llew Du, 14 - 18 Bridge Street | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzalush | 51 Great Darkgate Street | 401 yd | |
| The Rana's Kitchen | 11 Pier Street | 455 yd | |
| SUBWAY | 41 Great Darkgate Street | 483 yd | |
| hollywoodpizza | 28 Pier Street | 518 yd | |
| LIP LICKIN FRIED CHICKEN | Lip Lickin Chicken, 40 Pier Street | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer Park Avenue | 323 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Park Avenue | 323 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit B Ystwyth Retail Park | 417 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh | 504 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 19 - 21 North Parade | 575 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.