SY23 (Aberystwyth) demonstrates moderate price appreciation with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 4.1%, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital growth at 5.0% annually over the same period. The district scores 59.1 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. Population growth remains subdued at 0.5% over five years, suggesting limited demographic expansion. The area is classified as latent-stage gentrification, indicating potential for transition but without current acceleration. These metrics suggest a rental-focused market where income returns currently exceed capital appreciation, typical of established but not rapidly expanding coastal destinations.
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- 1Property prices up 3.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Aberystwyth · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 59/100, driven mainly by safety.
Aberystwyth (SY23) common questions
Is Aberystwyth up and coming?
Aberystwyth (SY23) has a trajectory score of 59/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 9% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 7.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Aberystwyth safe?
Aberystwyth has a safety score of 71/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Aberystwyth?
The average property price in Aberystwyth (SY23) is £206k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Aberystwyth?
The median monthly rent in Aberystwyth (SY23) is £611 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Aberystwyth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Llwyngwril (LL37), Tywyn (LL36), Fairbourne (LL38), Arthog (LL39), Barmouth (LL42). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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