Statistics
Aberystwyth Population Data
Mid-2008 population estimates give Aberystwyth's population as:
- 12,258 within the town's traditional borders or
- 17,751 including Llanbadarn Fawr, Waunfawr and Comins Coch
Aberystwyth University had 13,260 students registered during academic year 2007/8, of whom 7,820 were considered to be full-time. Accordingly, it is reasonable to assume an additional 8,000 students can be added to the total population during termtime.
Aberystwyth town statistics
Detailed mid year population estimates for Aberystwyth are as follows:
| Ward | Jun 2002 | Jun 2005 | Jun 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth Bronglais | 2015 | 1894 | 2146 |
| Aberystwyth Central | 2240 | 2227 | 2220 |
| Aberystwyth North | 2017 | 2160 | 2159 |
| Aberystwyth Penparcau | 3037 | 2984 | 3044 |
| Aberystwyth Rheidol | 2567 | 2673 | 2689 |
| Total: | 11876 | 11938 | 12258 |
Surrounding area
Faenor and Llanbadarn Fawr wards contain settlements that are essentially suburbs of Aberystwyth, such as Llanbadarn, Comins Coch and Waunfawr.
| Ward | Jun 2002 | Jun 2005 | Jun 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faenor | 2453 | 2436 | 2531 |
| Llanbadarn Fawr | 2969 | 3062 | 2962 |
Welsh language ability
The 2001 census confirmed that Aberystwyth residents are more likely to use or understand Welsh than is average for Wales:
| Ability | Aberystwyth area | Wales average |
|---|---|---|
| Understands spoken Welsh | 39% | 24% |
| Speaks Welsh | 34% | 21% |
| Reads Welsh | 33% | 20% |
| Writes Welsh | 29% | 18% |
| Speaks, reads or writes Welsh | 37% | 23% |
(These statistics include Faenor and Llanbadarn wards).
Further statistics
For further detail and the latest information on Aberystwyth's population, see:
- National Statistics - for detail local population statistic
- HESA Statistics - for university student numbers
