Alexandra Road is in Aberystwyth and in Ceredigion district. SY23 1LA is located in the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ceredigion. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 1LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY23 1NY, SY23 1NL, SY23 1NX, SY23 1NP, SY23 1NZ, SY23 1NT, SY23 1LN, SY23 2JH, SY23 2JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY23 1LA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.5% | 48.8% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.2% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 1LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80% 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 | 84.5% | 80% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 42.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.1% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -32.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 56.8% | 51.5% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SY23 1LA this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 8.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 56.1% | 44.6% | -11.5% | 16.9% | 27.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 31.6% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93% | 88.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 87.6% | 76% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 13.6% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 76.3% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 14.5% | 6.0% | 8.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 137.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alexandra Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais and the 44th highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Centre Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Other, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2017-12-12 | £1,063,197 |
The percentage of student residents living in SY23 1LA 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) | 78 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Padarn Sant Llanbadarn Road , Aberystwyth SY23 1EZ | - not rated | 643 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Plascrug Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 817 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Yr Ysgol Gymraeg Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig Ffordd Llanbadarn , Llangawsai SY23 3QN | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Penglais Waunfawr , Aberystwyth SY23 3AW | - not rated | 1,730 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paprika Restaurant | 9 Terrace Road | 30 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, 8 Terrace Road | 43 yd | |
| Le Figaro And The Cambrian Hotel | Le Figaro Alexandra Road | 78 yd | |
| Little Devils | 20 Terrace Road | 95 yd | |
| RHEIDOL RESTAURANT & BAKERY | 45 Cambrian Street | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale of Rheidol | The Vale Of Rheidol, 1 Terrace Road | 43 yd | |
| Hoptimist | 8 Alexandra Road | 59 yd | |
| Wetherspoons | Weatherspoons Public House, Yr Hen Orsaf Alexandra Road | 75 yd | |
| Bottle & Barrel | 14 Cambrian Place | 104 yd | |
| Irie's | Irie's Thespian Street | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPARTACUS II | 4 Terrace Road | 43 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, The Barn Centre Alexandra Road | 105 yd | |
| G.one | 25 North Parade | 120 yd | |
| SUBWAY | 41 Great Darkgate Street | 239 yd | |
| Hot Dumplings | Hot Dumplings Chinese Takeaway, 12 Northgate Street | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 19 - 21 North Parade | 103 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh | 240 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Park Avenue | 256 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer Park Avenue | 256 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit B Ystwyth Retail Park | 338 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.