Primrose Hill is in Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth and in Ceredigion district. SY23 3SE is located in the Llanbadarn Fawr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ceredigion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Hill, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, SY23 3SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY23 3SG, SY23 3SF, SY23 3SH, SY23 3SJ, SY23 3SQ, SY23 3RA, SY23 3RD, SY23 3SA, SY23 3SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY23 3SE is primarily male, with 54.5% 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 | 45.6% | 45.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 54.4% | 54.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 | 34.7% | 40.1% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 34.2% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 40.7% | 41% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 31.6% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 19.3% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 26.7% | 17.9% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 19.9% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 35.3% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 95.9% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 94.3% | 92.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 92.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Hill was 92.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.1% lower than the Aberystwyth Penparcau average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Hill has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Aberystwyth Penparcau and the 71st highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodnant Primrose Hill, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Detached, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2023-06-26 | £250,149 |
| Glasfryn Primrose Hill, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2022-12-13 | £250,316 |
| Oak Tree Bungalow Primrose Hill, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2022-02-01 | £179,463 |
| Glasfryn Primrose Hill, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2020-03-27 | £195,799 |
| 2 Bronpadarn Stables Bronpadarn Mansion Primrose Hill, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Other, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2019-10-18 | £142,123 |
The percentage of student residents living in SY23 3SE 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig Ffordd Llanbadarn , Llangawsai SY23 3QN | - not rated | 645 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Penglais Waunfawr , Aberystwyth SY23 3AW | - not rated | 715 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Yr Ysgol Gymraeg Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 891 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Plascrug Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Padarn Sant Llanbadarn Road , Aberystwyth SY23 1EZ | - not rated | 1,224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Lion | Black Lion Primrose Hill, Llanbadarn Fawr | 218 yd | |
| @Aberista | Coleg Ceredigion, Llanbadarn Fawr | 416 yd | |
| Bwyty Blasus | Coleg Ceredigion, Llanbadarn Fawr | 416 yd | |
| Cwtch Bar | Students Union Aberystwyth University Campus, Penglais | 785 yd | |
| ABERYSTWYTH ARTS CENTRE | Aberystwyth Arts Centre Aberystwyth University Campus, Penglais | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOGERDDAN ARMS | Gogerddan Arms Primrose Hill, Llanbadarn Fawr | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y Dafarn Datws | Y Dafarn Datws, 1, Wern Villa, Waunfawr | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket Parc Y Llyn Retail Park, Llanbadarn Fawr | 943 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.