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Area guide · Ceredigion

Living in Aberystwyth

A snapshot of life in Aberystwyth, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Aberystwyth is a village in Ceredigion, Wales with a population of 14,646. The average house price is £239,735 and the overall crime rate is 56.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Aberystwyth ranks

Affordability
#89 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#12 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

14,646

Avg House Price

£239,735

Crime Rate

56.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

318 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,441.5

Median Age

48.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Aberystwyth's detached homes (£296,772) command roughly 1.7× the price of a flat (£175,100).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Aberystwyth prices have risen 3% over the last 9 years (£233,132 → £239,735).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£296,772	£280,000	92
Semi-Detached	£227,376	£199,000	77
Terraced	£200,053	£183,750	78
Flat	£175,100	£175,500	35

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Aberystwyth is 56.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Aberystwyth: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Aberystwyth averages 318 Mbps — 218% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Aberystwyth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 51.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	66
% Rated C or Above	51.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,730

Demographics & Economy

Population	14,646
Median Age	48.5
Median Household Income	£29,441.5
Employment Rate	52%
Owner Occupied	68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Aberystwyth?

The average house price in Aberystwyth is £239,735 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Aberystwyth?

The most affordable entry point in Aberystwyth is a flat, with an average price of £175,100.

Is Aberystwyth a safe place to live?

Aberystwyth has a recorded crime rate of 56.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Aberystwyth?

Average broadband download speeds in Aberystwyth are around 318 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 84.9% of premises.

How big is Aberystwyth?

Aberystwyth is a settlement in Ceredigion with a population of approximately 14,646.

Most compared with

How does Aberystwyth stack up against its neighbours?

Aberystwyth

Tywyn

House price: £239,735 · £219,240
Crime rate: 56.6 · 69.2
Distance: 12.1 mi

Aberbargoed

Aberystwyth

House price: £177,121 · £239,735
Crime rate: 85 · 56.6
Distance: 61.5 mi

Abercarn

Aberystwyth

House price: £166,339 · £239,735
Crime rate: 84.7 · 56.6
Distance: 66.3 mi

Abercynon

Aberystwyth

House price: £161,702 · £239,735
Crime rate: N/A · 56.6
Distance: 61.3 mi

Aberdare

Aberystwyth

House price: £172,897 · £239,735
Crime rate: N/A · 56.6
Distance: 55.0 mi

Abergavenny

Aberystwyth

House price: £356,309 · £239,735
Crime rate: 64.2 · 56.6
Distance: 60.3 mi

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