Area guide · Conwy

Living in Conwy

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

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At a glance

Conwy is a town in Conwy, Wales with a population of 15,506. The average house price is £272,851 and the overall crime rate is 83.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Conwy ranks

Affordability
#114 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#76 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

15,506

Avg House Price

£272,851

Crime Rate

83.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

455 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,022

Median Age

49.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Conwy's detached homes (£438,201) command roughly 2.2× the price of a terraced (£203,248).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Conwy prices have risen 33% over the last 9 years (£205,823 → £272,851).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£438,201	£381,250	72
Semi-Detached	£209,902	£200,000	102
Terraced	£203,248	£194,000	75
Flat	£224,365	£212,500	23

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Conwy is 83.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Conwy: 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

Conwy averages 455 Mbps — 355% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Conwy 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	15,506
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 Conwy?

The average house price in Conwy is £272,851 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Conwy is a terraced, with an average price of £203,248.

Is Conwy a safe place to live?

Conwy has a recorded crime rate of 83.5 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 Conwy?

Average broadband download speeds in Conwy are around 455 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.6% of premises.

How big is Conwy?

Conwy is a settlement in Conwy with a population of approximately 15,506.

Most compared with

How does Conwy stack up against its neighbours?

Abergele

Conwy

House price: £231,606 · £272,851
Crime rate: 83.8 · 83.5
Distance: 9.7 mi

Bangor

Conwy

House price: £231,275 · £272,851
Crime rate: 69.7 · 83.5
Distance: 13.8 mi

Bethesda

Conwy

House price: £174,905 · £272,851
Crime rate: 69.5 · 83.5
Distance: 12.3 mi

Colwyn Bay

Conwy

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

Conwy

Kinmel Bay

House price: £272,851 · £211,874
Crime rate: 83.5 · 83.4
Distance: 12.1 mi

Conwy

Llandudno

House price: £272,851 · £246,499
Crime rate: 83.5 · 83.6
Distance: 2.1 mi

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