Plas Morolwg is in Penyranchor, Aberystwyth and in Ceredigion district. SY23 1BZ is located in the Aberystwyth Rheidol electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ceredigion. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plas Morolwg, Penyranchor, Aberystwyth, SY23 1BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY23 1BS, SY23 1BJ, SY23 1AT, SY23 1AS, SY23 1BN, SY23 1BH, SY23 1BL, SY23 1BW, SY23 1BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY23 1BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 43.8% | 49.3% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 56.2% | 50.7% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 1BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 59.7% | 54.6% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.6% | 29.3% | 10.7% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 14% | 8.6% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 52.9% | 50.2% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 31.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 14.9% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 9.3% | 11% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.7% | 20.3% | -1.4% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 34.9% | -8.5% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 93.1% | 92.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 89.1% | 83.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 12.3% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 83.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 8.9% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plas Morolwg was 91.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.9% lower than the Aberystwyth Penparcau average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plas Morolwg has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Aberystwyth Penparcau and the 73rd highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Plas Morolwg, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2007-05-25 | £159,643 |
| 35 Plas Morolwg, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2007-03-09 | £157,623 |
| 36 Plas Morolwg, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2007-01-23 | £153,249 |
| 7 Plas Morolwg, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2005-08-30 | £198,980 |
| 7 Plas Morolwg, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2003-12-01 | £218,083 |
SY23 1BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SY23 1BZ 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 | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Plascrug Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Padarn Sant Llanbadarn Road , Aberystwyth SY23 1EZ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Yr Ysgol Gymraeg Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig Ffordd Llanbadarn , Llangawsai SY23 3QN | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llwyn Yr Eos Penparcau , Aberystwyth SY23 1SH | - not rated | 1,806 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto | Pysgoty Promenade | 196 yd | |
| The Hut | The Hut South Marine Terrace | 433 yd | |
| Saphan Thai Street Food | 40 Bridge Street | 576 yd | |
| Y GORNEL | 11 Princess Street | 661 yd | |
| Dragonfly Bistro Limited | 7 St James's Square | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rummers Bar | Rummers Wine Bar Bridge Street | 478 yd | |
| Bar 46 | 46 Bridge Street | 544 yd | |
| THE SHIP & CASTLE | Ship & Castle, 1 High Street | 581 yd | |
| Asteroid Club | Asteroid Club Aberystwyth Holiday Village (private), Penparcau | 627 yd | |
| ABERYSTWYTH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB | Club House, Park Avenue Stadium Park Avenue | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzalush | 51 Great Darkgate Street | 716 yd | |
| The Rana's Kitchen | 11 Pier Street | 782 yd | |
| SUBWAY | 41 Great Darkgate Street | 834 yd | |
| hollywoodpizza | 28 Pier Street | 839 yd | |
| LIP LICKIN FRIED CHICKEN | Lip Lickin Chicken, 40 Pier Street | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer Park Avenue | 666 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Park Avenue | 666 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit B Ystwyth Retail Park | 715 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh | 827 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 19 - 21 North Parade | 936 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.