Corporation Street is in Aberystwyth and in Ceredigion district. SY23 2BU is located in the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ceredigion. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Corporation Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY23 2BS, SY23 2BB, SY23 2BT, SY23 2DT, SY23 2AZ, SY23 2BD, SY23 2AJ, SY23 2BJ, SY23 2AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY23 2BU is primarily male, with 57.7% 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 | 47.2% | 42.3% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -8.7% |
| Male | 52.8% | 57.7% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 8.7% |
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 2BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.3% 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 | 91.4% | 82.3% | -9.1% | 37.9% | 44.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.1% | 12.5% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -31.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 | 56.4% | 48% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.2% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 12.5% | 6.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 2BU this area, 6.9% 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 | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 60.7% | 41.9% | -18.8% | 16.9% | 25.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 35.1% | 21.6% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 89.8% | 84.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 84.4% | 73.1% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 11.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 73.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 10.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 8.9% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.7% | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Corporation Street was 402.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.6% higher than the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Corporation Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais and the 3rd highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 198.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Aberystwyth Library Corporation Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-07-07 | £220,246 |
| Old Aberystwyth Library Corporation Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-03-22 | £107,506 |
SY23 2BU 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 2BU 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) | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Padarn Sant Llanbadarn Road , Aberystwyth SY23 1EZ | - not rated | 938 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Plascrug Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Yr Ysgol Gymraeg Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig Ffordd Llanbadarn , Llangawsai SY23 3QN | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Penglais Waunfawr , Aberystwyth SY23 3AW | - not rated | 1,985 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwesty Cymru | 19 Marine Terrace | 41 yd | |
| Royal Pier | Pier Pavilion Marine Terrace | 66 yd | |
| LIGHT OF ASIA LTD | Light Of Asia Restaurant, 34 Eastgate | 90 yd | |
| Fusion king | 31 Eastgate | 90 yd | |
| Bulgarian Kitchen | 26 Eastgate | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KANE'S BAR | Kanes, 16 Corporation Street | 24 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Upper Portland Street | 72 yd | |
| The Libertine (Aberystwyth) | 54 - 56 Terrace Road | 84 yd | |
| DOWNIES VAULTS | Downies Vaults, 33 Eastgate | 90 yd | |
| Y Banera | Lisburne House Bath Street | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Box 4 | Penroc, 3 Marine Terrace | 66 yd | |
| Kam Sing | 6 Marine Terrace | 66 yd | |
| SEAFRONT PALACE | Seafront Palace Takeaway, 5 Marine Terrace | 66 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 50 Terrace Road | 77 yd | |
| CHIVES SANDWICH BAR | 2 Eastgate | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 19 - 21 North Parade | 203 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Park Avenue | 467 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer Park Avenue | 467 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh | 532 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit B Ystwyth Retail Park | 603 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.