SY23 4BZ is in Llanfarian, Aberystwyth and Ceredigion district. SY23 4BZ is located in the Llanfarian electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ceredigion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Llanfarian, Aberystwyth, SY23 4BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY23 4BZ is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 50.5% | 46.7% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 53.3% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 35.3% | 37.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 48.1% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 47.1% | 47.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 4BZ this area, 9.5% 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 | 19% | 9.5% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 40% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.3% | 95.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 98.3% | 94.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 94.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SY23 4BZ was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% higher than the Faenor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SY23 4BZ has the 13th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Faenor and the 49th lowest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glaslyn, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Detached, an established residential building | £286,950 | 2022-02-04 | £267,516 |
| Brodawel, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 1995-03-20 | £268,850 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymunedol Llanfarian Llanfarian , Aberystwyth SY23 4DA | - not rated | 413 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llwyn Yr Eos Penparcau , Aberystwyth SY23 1SH | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Plascrug Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 4,093 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig Ffordd Llanbadarn , Llangawsai SY23 3QN | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Yr Ysgol Gymraeg Plascrug Avenue , Aberystwyth SY23 1HL | - not rated | 4,140 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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.