Elm Tree Avenue is in Aberystwyth and in Ceredigion district. SY23 1LP is located in the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ceredigion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Tree Avenue, Aberystwyth, SY23 1LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY23 1LS, SY23 1LR, SY23 1LT, SY23 1LW, SY23 1LN, SY23 2NP, SY23 1LA, SY23 1NB, SY23 1LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY23 1LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.7% 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 | 71.7% | 67.7% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 29.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 17.5% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -26.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 52.5% | 42.8% | -9.7% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 37.4% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 7.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 46.4% | 35.4% | -11.0% | 16.9% | 18.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 38.4% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 93.6% | 87.6% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 74.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 74.3% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 13.2% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 73.7% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 12% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Tree Avenue was 513.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 192.6% higher than the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Tree Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais and the 2nd highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 258.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Elm Tree Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-09-23 | £316,105 |
| 13 Elm Tree Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2022-09-12 | £272,083 |
| 16 Elm Tree Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-05-09 | £273,263 |
| 12 Elm Tree Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-05-09 | £311,616 |
| 7 Elm Tree Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £257,775 | 2022-04-20 | £245,115 |
SY23 1LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1LP 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) | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 Padarn Sant Llanbadarn Road , Aberystwyth SY23 1EZ | - not rated | 490 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Plascrug Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 683 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Yr Ysgol Gymraeg Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 897 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig Ffordd Llanbadarn , Llangawsai SY23 3QN | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Penglais Waunfawr , Aberystwyth SY23 3AW | - not rated | 1,590 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 | 183 yd | |
| RHEIDOL RESTAURANT & BAKERY | 45 Cambrian Street | 187 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, 8 Terrace Road | 196 yd | |
| Le Figaro And The Cambrian Hotel | Le Figaro Alexandra Road | 207 yd | |
| Arabic Flavour | 4 Northgate Street | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Midland Railway Club Association | Railway Club | 141 yd | |
| Wetherspoons | Weatherspoons Public House, Yr Hen Orsaf Alexandra Road | 154 yd | |
| Hoptimist | 8 Alexandra Road | 192 yd | |
| Vale of Rheidol | The Vale Of Rheidol, 1 Terrace Road | 196 yd | |
| Irie's | Irie's Thespian Street | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, The Barn Centre Alexandra Road | 121 yd | |
| SPARTACUS II | 4 Terrace Road | 196 yd | |
| Hot Dumplings | Hot Dumplings Chinese Takeaway, 12 Northgate Street | 215 yd | |
| SPARTACUS I | Spartacus Takeaway, 36 Northgate Street | 215 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 19 Northgate Street | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh | 141 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 19 - 21 North Parade | 250 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit B Ystwyth Retail Park | 270 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Park Avenue | 271 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer Park Avenue | 271 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 | 94.7% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.