Railway View is in Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth and in Ceredigion district. SY23 3ST 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 Railway View, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, SY23 3ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY23 3SR, SY23 3SU, SY23 3UH, SY23 3UJ, SY23 3TD, SY23 3SN, SY23 3SP, SY23 3SS, SY23 3SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY23 3ST 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 | 49% | 50% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 3ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 56.8% | 52.8% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 25.9% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 50.9% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 35.9% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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.
In the area around SY23 3ST this area, 5.6% 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 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 5.6% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 4.6% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 16.4% | 6.5% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.9% | 21% | -10.9% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 47.2% | 21.8% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.1% | 91.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 93.7% | 87.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 87.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.4% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway View was 64.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Aberystwyth Penparcau average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Railway View has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Aberystwyth Penparcau and the 99th highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Railway View, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-07-05 | £113,908 |
| 3 Railway View, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2011-09-30 | £124,583 |
| 1 Railway View, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2011-09-02 | £186,198 |
| 2 Railway View, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2006-10-20 | £169,964 |
| 3 Railway View, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2003-02-28 | £126,039 |
SY23 3ST 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 3ST 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig Ffordd Llanbadarn , Llangawsai SY23 3QN | - not rated | 863 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Yr Ysgol Gymraeg Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llwyn Yr Eos Penparcau , Aberystwyth SY23 1SH | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Penglais Waunfawr , Aberystwyth SY23 3AW | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Plascrug Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 1,390 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 | 385 yd | |
| @Aberista | Coleg Ceredigion, Llanbadarn Fawr | 530 yd | |
| Bwyty Blasus | Coleg Ceredigion, Llanbadarn Fawr | 530 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Next Group Plc Parc Y Llyn Retail Park, Llanbadarn Fawr | 955 yd | |
| MCDONALDS | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Parc Y Llyn Retail Park, Llanbadarn Fawr | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOGERDDAN ARMS | Gogerddan Arms Primrose Hill, Llanbadarn Fawr | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket Parc Y Llyn Retail Park, Llanbadarn Fawr | 955 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.