Living in Aberystwyth: Liveability Score 52/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Aberystwyth comes out at 52/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Aberystwyth most outperforms the national norm: 76/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 24/100 against a town median of 88/100.
That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the SY23 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Aberystwyth sits 21 points above the SY23 district figure of 55/100. That puts Aberystwyth in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SY23 postcode district.
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £196,000 | 67 |
| Detached | £323,500 | 14 |
| Semi-detached | £206,000 | 11 |
| Terraced | £186,000 | 22 |
| Flat / Maisonette | £172,000 | 20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aberystwyth a nice place to live?
Aberystwyth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Aberystwyth is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
How safe is Aberystwyth?
Crime levels in Aberystwyth are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 1,588 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are house prices like in Aberystwyth?
The current median house price in Aberystwyth is £196,000, around 31% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £323,500, semi-detached £206,000, terraced £186,000, flat £172,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 67 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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