Area guide · Conwy

Living in Colwyn Bay

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

At a glance

Colwyn Bay is a town in Conwy, Wales with a population of 29,273. The average house price is £259,756 and the overall crime rate is 83.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Colwyn Bay ranks

Affordability
#108 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#79 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

29,273

Avg House Price

£259,756

Crime Rate

83.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

459 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,022

Median Age

49.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Colwyn Bay's detached homes (£365,828) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£145,010).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Colwyn Bay prices have risen 50% over the last 9 years (£172,765 → £259,756).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£365,828	£329,975	174
Semi-Detached	£217,673	£210,000	177
Terraced	£164,931	£150,000	96
Flat	£145,010	£117,250	112

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Colwyn Bay is 83.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Colwyn Bay: violent crime (48% 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

Colwyn Bay averages 459 Mbps — 359% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Colwyn Bay homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 49.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	67.2
% Rated C or Above	49.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,448

Demographics & Economy

Population	29,273
Median Age	49.5
Median Household Income	£27,022
Employment Rate	50.6%
Owner Occupied	68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Colwyn Bay?

The average house price in Colwyn Bay is £259,756 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Colwyn Bay?

The most affordable entry point in Colwyn Bay is a flat, with an average price of £145,010.

Is Colwyn Bay a safe place to live?

Colwyn Bay has a recorded crime rate of 83.6 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 Colwyn Bay?

Average broadband download speeds in Colwyn Bay are around 459 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.8% of premises.

How big is Colwyn Bay?

Colwyn Bay is a settlement in Conwy with a population of approximately 29,273.

Most compared with

How does Colwyn Bay stack up against its neighbours?

Abergele

Colwyn Bay

House price: £231,606 · £259,756
Crime rate: 83.8 · 83.6
Distance: 5.9 mi

Colwyn Bay

Conwy

House price: £259,756 · £272,851
Crime rate: 83.6 · 83.5
Distance: 3.9 mi

Colwyn Bay

Kinmel Bay

House price: £259,756 · £211,874
Crime rate: 83.6 · 83.4
Distance: 8.2 mi

Colwyn Bay

Llandudno

House price: £259,756 · £246,499
Crime rate: 83.6 · 83.6
Distance: 4.4 mi

Colwyn Bay

Llanfairfechan

House price: £259,756 · £197,802
Crime rate: 83.6 · 84
Distance: 10.6 mi

Colwyn Bay

Penrhyn Bay

House price: £259,756 · £306,895
Crime rate: 83.6 · 83.6
Distance: 2.4 mi

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