Aberystwyth vs Tywyn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Tywyn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Aberystwyth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberystwyth
£239,735
Tywyn
£219,240
Crime Rate
Aberystwyth
56.6
Tywyn
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberystwyth
N/A
Tywyn
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberystwyth
318
Tywyn
152.4
EPC Rating
Aberystwyth
66
Tywyn
63.6
Median Income
Aberystwyth
£29,442
Tywyn
£24,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Aberystwyth commands an average of £239,735, compared with £219,240 in Tywyn – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Aberystwyth is a flat at £175,100, while in Tywyn it is a flat at £107,738.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Aberystwyth (£175,100 vs £107,738).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tywyn prices grew faster — 21% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAberystwyth has a crime rate of 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22% lower than Tywyn at 69.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberystwyth is violent-crime, while in Tywyn it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Aberystwyth and Tywyn. Aberystwyth has 0 schools and Tywyn has 0 schools.
Aberystwyth School Inspection Breakdown
Tywyn School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberystwyth | Tywyn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 318.0 Mbps in Aberystwyth and 152.4 Mbps in Tywyn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.9% of premises in Aberystwyth and 83.1% in Tywyn. Gigabit availability stands at 58.6% in Aberystwyth and 18.9% in Tywyn.
Aberystwyth is the faster of the two by 109% on average download speed (318 vs 152 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aberystwyth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66 (C), while Tywyn averages 63.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,730 in Aberystwyth and £1,572 in Tywyn. 51.2% of homes in Aberystwyth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43.2% in Tywyn.
Aberystwyth has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,441.5 in Aberystwyth and £24,186 in Tywyn. The median age is 48.5 in Aberystwyth and 46.1 in Tywyn. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Aberystwyth versus 65.4% in Tywyn. Employment rates stand at 52% in Aberystwyth and 52.9% in Tywyn.
| Indicator | Aberystwyth | Tywyn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,646 | 3,134 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,441.5 | £24,186 |
| Employment Rate | 52% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 34.5% |
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