Stryd William Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
22 addresses across 3 postcodes (SY23), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47100695.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 8, D: 5, E: 4).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Ceredigion costs £2,419 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 33% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Aberystwyth, about 210 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Meddygfa'r Llan, about 390 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 25% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 642 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); Flat (8); House, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (6); 1900-1929 (3); 1991-1995 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (12); owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Ceredigion in 2026-27: Band D £2,419 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,613 | £1,882 | £2,151 | £2,419 | £2,957 | £3,495 | £4,032 | £4,839 | £5,645 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (42% of about 1,080 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Aberystwyth. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Listed buildings
- Ceredigion, grade II
- Eglwys St Mair, grade II
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 68 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 10 m and 15 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY23 1EB | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| SY23 1QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SY23 1QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Aberystwyth 299,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 210 m |
| Bow Street 35,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Borth 62,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Street Aberystwyth | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 1 | 260 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 124 km (77 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Meddygfa'r Llan | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 240 m |
| Hospital | Bronglais General Hospital | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Aberystwyth Police Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 970 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.0 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Fifth Avenue Allotment 7,120 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Staff House, a listed building (Grade II*), 210 m north-west. 254 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 14 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Staff House | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m north-west |
| Former Assembly Rooms of Music & Drama | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m north-west |
| 8 Laura Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m north-west |
| The Rectory | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m north-west |
| Aberystwyth Castle | Scheduled monument | 350 m west |
| Aberystwyth Harbour Defences | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Pen Dinas Camp | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| University of Wales, Aberystwyth: Plas Penglais, Penglais Campus and Llanbadarn Campus; The National Library of Wales | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ro Fawr | Beach | 460 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Pwll Padarn | Tidal water | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Lovers' Dingle | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Pendinas | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Coed Glan y Mor | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Sarn Gynfelyn | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 22 |
8 of the street's 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Ceredigion: see them on the Ceredigion page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Padarn's Roman Catholic Primary School Welsh and English | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymunedol Plascrug Welsh and English | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig Welsh medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Penglais English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymunedol Llwyn Yr Eos Welsh and English | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baba Yummy Cafe SY23 1QB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| THE MILL INN SY23 1HZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 4 Good | 10 Jan 2017 |
| Yr Hen Lew Du SY23 1PZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| MASHED SY23 1PZ | Manufacturers/packers | 100 m | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| The Ship and Castle SY23 1JG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2010 |
| Agnelli's Authentic Italian Deli SY23 1PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Maeth y Meysydd SY23 1HX | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2019 |
| The Mecca Tea & Coffee Ltd SY23 1HX | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 19 Dec 2017 |
| CENTRAL FISH RESTAURANT SY23 1HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Y GORNEL SY23 1DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Port Kebab House SY23 1QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| The Salvation Army SY23 1LE | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Card factory SY23 1DG | Retailers - other | 150 m | Exempt | |
| The Academy SY23 1DW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Yr Almanac Ltd SY23 1HS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 260 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 |
| Shoplifting | 81 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 |
| Other theft | 37 |
| Public order | 37 |
| Drugs | 34 |
| Burglary | 23 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sqwâr Owain Glyndŵr (68); On or near Y Stryd Fawr (65); On or near Petrol Station (44); On or near Prospect Street (43); On or near Eastgate (40).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 4% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 25% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 69% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 23% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 49% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 14 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Stryd Siôr · Stryd Powell · Heol-y-Bont · Dan Dre · Stryd y Fenhines · Y Lôn Gefn · Lon Rhosmari · A487 · Y Stryd Uchel · Tan y Cae · Y Stryd Fawr · Maes Iago
All the streets in SY23 and across Ceredigion.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.