SY24 5HY is in Borth and Ceredigion district. SY24 5HY is located in the Borth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ceredigion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borth, SY24 5HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY24 5HU, SY24 5HT, SY24 5HW, SY24 5HZ, SY24 5JH, SY24 5JP, SY24 5JA, SY24 5LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY24 5HY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48.4% | 49.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 SY24 5HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 43.2% | 47.7% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 27.7% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 17.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 43.4% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 27.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 19.4% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 14.9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 44.8% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 97.3% | 93.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SY24 5HY was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% higher than the Borth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SY24 5HY has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Borth and the 114th lowest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronheulyn Cottage, Borth, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-04-16 | £176,283 |
| Flat 2 Grand Hotel, Borth, Ceredigion Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2024-02-26 | £85,429 |
| Eryl, Borth, Ceredigion Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-06-08 | £132,378 |
| Brig Y Don, Borth, Ceredigion Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-12-06 | £352,057 |
| Overchurch, Borth, Ceredigion Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2022-11-30 | £190,913 |
SY24 5HY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
SY24 5HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Craig Yr Wylfa Francis Road , Borth SY24 5NJ | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Rhydypennau Bow Street , SY24 5AD | - not rated | 4,855 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Tal-y-bont Talybont , SY24 5HE | - not rated | 5,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Inn | Victoria Hotel High Street | 176 yd | |
| Oriel Tir a Mor | Harlequin High Street | 176 yd | |
| Libanus 1877 | Gerlan High Street | 293 yd | |
| Jaynes at the railway | Railway Hotel High Street | 518 yd | |
| Borth Tandoori Restaurant | London House High Street | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) | Friendship Inn High Street | 293 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | Railway Hotel High Street | 518 yd | |
| BORTH & YNYSLAS GOLF CLUB | Borth And Ynys Las Golf Club | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Albert's Cafe & Ice Cream Emporium | Gwynfryn High Street | 176 yd | |
| The Surrey Chip Shop | Surrey | 369 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.