Albion Cottages is in Aberystwyth and in Ceredigion district. SY23 1JQ 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 Albion Cottages, Aberystwyth, SY23 1JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY23 1DX, SY23 1PZ, SY23 1JG, SY23 1JJ, SY23 1PY, SY23 1EB, SY23 1JH, SY23 1QB, SY23 1DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY23 1JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 41.2% | 49.6% | 8.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 58.8% | 50.4% | -8.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 1JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.5% 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 | 84.4% | 78.5% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 40.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.5% | 11.4% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -32.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 53.8% | 39% | -14.8% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 44.5% | 11.0% | 33.6% | 10.9% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12.3% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 SY23 1JQ this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 51.8% | 31.4% | -20.4% | 16.9% | 14.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 46.4% | 24.9% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.4% | 92.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 89.4% | 80.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 10.1% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 80.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.3% | 37.2% | 25.1% |
| Christian | 22.9% | 46.2% | -23.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albion Cottages was 270.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% higher than the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albion Cottages has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais and the 14th highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Albion Cottages, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 1999-10-20 | £140,000 |
The percentage of student residents living in SY23 1JQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Padarn Sant Llanbadarn Road , Aberystwyth SY23 1EZ | - not rated | 964 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Plascrug Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Yr Ysgol Gymraeg Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig Ffordd Llanbadarn , Llangawsai SY23 3QN | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Penglais Waunfawr , Aberystwyth SY23 3AW | - not rated | 2,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y GORNEL | 11 Princess Street | 37 yd | |
| Dragonfly Bistro Limited | 7 St James's Square | 71 yd | |
| Agnelli's Italian Deli Cafe | Shop, 3 Bridge Street | 83 yd | |
| Saphan Thai Street Food | 40 Bridge Street | 98 yd | |
| Starbucks at Cafe Fortune | 47 - 49 Great Darkgate Street | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yr Hen Llew Du | Yr Hen Llew Du, 14 - 18 Bridge Street | 38 yd | |
| THE SHIP & CASTLE | Ship & Castle, 1 High Street | 46 yd | |
| THE ANGEL INN | Angel Inn, 57 - 59 Great Darkgate Street | 103 yd | |
| Bar 46 | 46 Bridge Street | 129 yd | |
| Rummers Bar | Rummers Wine Bar Bridge Street | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzalush | 51 Great Darkgate Street | 103 yd | |
| The Rana's Kitchen | 11 Pier Street | 157 yd | |
| hollywoodpizza | 28 Pier Street | 219 yd | |
| SUBWAY | 41 Great Darkgate Street | 221 yd | |
| LIP LICKIN FRIED CHICKEN | Lip Lickin Chicken, 40 Pier Street | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer Park Avenue | 323 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Park Avenue | 323 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 19 - 21 North Parade | 370 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit B Ystwyth Retail Park | 483 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh | 494 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.