Buarth Road is in Aberystwyth and in Ceredigion district. SY23 1NB 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 Buarth Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 1NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY23 1NA, SY23 1LZ, SY23 1LR, SY23 1LT, SY23 1LU, SY23 1LS, SY23 1NE, SY23 1LP, SY23 1LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY23 1NB is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 47.3% | 46.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 53.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 1NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.1% 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 | 57.9% | 65.1% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 27.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 23.5% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 53.6% | 51.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 31.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 1NB this area, 7.6% 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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 16.1% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.6% | 25.8% | -12.8% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 43.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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 | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.7% | 90.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 87.7% | 82.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 82.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buarth Road was 7.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.9% lower than the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Buarth Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais and the 12th lowest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buarth Lodge Buarth Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Other, an established residential building | £511,000 | 2023-09-06 | £454,109 |
| Brynhyfryd Buarth Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-04-14 | £309,039 |
| Highlands Buarth Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-01-19 | £263,062 |
| Brynhyfryd Buarth Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-09-09 | £355,761 |
| Holy Trinity Vicarage Buarth Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-07-27 | £363,702 |
SY23 1NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1NB 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) | 47 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 33 |
| Other | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Padarn Sant Llanbadarn Road , Aberystwyth SY23 1EZ | - not rated | 347 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Plascrug Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 614 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Yr Ysgol Gymraeg Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 786 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig Ffordd Llanbadarn , Llangawsai SY23 3QN | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Penglais Waunfawr , Aberystwyth SY23 3AW | - not rated | 1,425 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Flavour | 4 Northgate Street | 222 yd | |
| RHEIDOL RESTAURANT & BAKERY | 45 Cambrian Street | 307 yd | |
| Little Italy | Little Italy, 51 North Parade | 333 yd | |
| Sophie's Cafe | Sophie's Cafe, 27 North Parade | 333 yd | |
| Paprika Restaurant | 9 Terrace Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLAS CRUG BOWLING CLUB | Plascrug Bowling Green | 139 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Club Association | Railway Club | 232 yd | |
| Irie's | Irie's Thespian Street | 257 yd | |
| Wetherspoons | Weatherspoons Public House, Yr Hen Orsaf Alexandra Road | 320 yd | |
| Vale of Rheidol | The Vale Of Rheidol, 1 Terrace Road | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Dumplings | Hot Dumplings Chinese Takeaway, 12 Northgate Street | 222 yd | |
| SPARTACUS I | Spartacus Takeaway, 36 Northgate Street | 222 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 19 Northgate Street | 222 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, The Barn Centre Alexandra Road | 235 yd | |
| G.one | 25 North Parade | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh | 232 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit B Ystwyth Retail Park | 351 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 19 - 21 North Parade | 395 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Park Avenue | 411 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer Park Avenue | 411 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 | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.