Clarach Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY23 3DG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	45.7%	50%	4.3%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	54.3%	50%	-4.3%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.2%	37%	12.8%	37.9%	-0.9%
Married: Opposite sex	53.8%	47.1%	-6.7%	44.2%	2.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Separated	5.3%	1.7%	-3.6%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.6%	5.9%	-1.7%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	9.1%	6.7%	-2.4%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

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	38.9%	40%	1.1%	48.4%	-8.4%
Good health	40.7%	38.6%	-2.1%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	13%	17.1%	4.1%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	6.2%	2.1%	-4.1%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%	0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 3DG this area, 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	21.2%	9%	-12.2%	18.2%	-9.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.6%	7.4%	-0.2%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	19.7%	6.8%	13.4%	6.3%
Apprenticeship	3%	3.3%	0.3%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	15.6%	2.0%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	35.6%	41%	5.4%	33.8%	7.2%
Other	6.1%	4.1%	-2.0%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	1.0%	1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.7%	97.8%	2.1%	81.4%	16.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.8%	95.7%	1.9%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	6.1%	-4.7%
Africa	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	1.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	95.7%	1.9%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.1%	76.7%	-0.6%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
No passport held	23.2%	13.5%	9.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.4%	37.2%	19.2%
Christian	35%	46.2%	-11.2%
Not answered	8.6%	6.0%	2.6%

Safety

Is Clarach Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarach Road was 124.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 190.3% higher than the Borth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Clarach Road has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Borth and the 52nd highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SY23 3DG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 4/10 (below average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Clarach Road are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ceredigion.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Clarach Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for SY23 3DG

Average Price
£608,676

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£608,676

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Clarach Road

Average Price
£523,147

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£523,147

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Clarach Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Garth Hendre Clarach Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2015-10-15	£350,324
2 Garth Hendre Clarach Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Detached, an established residential building	£194,000	2014-11-07	£253,206
2 Garth Hendre Clarach Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2010-07-28	£347,763
Cwm Cottage Clarach Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Detached, an established residential building	£313,500	1999-07-16	£1,141,295

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SY23 3DG

Employment

SY23 3DG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

SY23 3DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	42
Retired	24
Self-Employed	22
Part-Time Employee	17
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	18
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Construction	6
Manufacturing	6
Real estate activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Other	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Penglais Waunfawr , Aberystwyth SY23 3AW	- not rated	1,117 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Comins Coch Comins Coch , Aberystwyth SY23 3BQ	- not rated	1,577 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Padarn Sant Llanbadarn Road , Aberystwyth SY23 1EZ	- not rated	1,776 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig Ffordd Llanbadarn , Llangawsai SY23 3QN	- not rated	1,952 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Yr Ysgol Gymraeg Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL	- not rated	1,971 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sgubor Fach	Y Sgubor Fferm Penglais	474 yd
Subway Waunfawr	Ck's Supermarket Rhoshendre, Waunfawr	750 yd
IBER Bach	Penbryn Hall Aberystwyth University Campus, Penglais	943 yd
The Food Hall	Penbryn Hall Aberystwyth University Campus, Penglais	943 yd
ABERYSTWYTH ARTS CENTRE	Aberystwyth Arts Centre Aberystwyth University Campus, Penglais	1,064 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Y Dafarn Datws	Y Dafarn Datws, 1, Wern Villa, Waunfawr		781 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SY23 3DG postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	14.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.97 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.97 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.