Side-by-side comparison of SY23 Aberystwyth and SY3 Shrewsbury covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SY23 is the more affordable option at £220,000 median vs £300,000 in SY3. SY3 has lower recorded crime (2,160 vs 2,641 offences over 13 months). SY3 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | SY23 Aberystwyth | SY3 Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £220,000 | £300,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | — | £2,528 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,641 | 2,160 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 22.6 | 73.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 66.9 | 94.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 65.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.