Area guide · Conwy

Living in Kinmel Bay

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

At a glance

Kinmel Bay is a village in Conwy, Wales with a population of 9,016. The average house price is £211,874 and the overall crime rate is 83.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Kinmel Bay ranks

Affordability
#65 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#136 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

9,016

Avg House Price

£211,874

Crime Rate

83.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

438 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,614

Median Age

47.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Kinmel Bay's detached homes (£223,689) command roughly 1.5× the price of a terraced (£145,429).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Kinmel Bay prices have risen 61% over the last 9 years (£131,957 → £211,874).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£223,689	£223,500	71
Semi-Detached	£182,167	£184,000	24
Terraced	£145,429	£140,000	7
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Kinmel Bay is 83.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Kinmel 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

Kinmel Bay averages 438 Mbps — 338% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Kinmel Bay homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 54.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	68.6
% Rated C or Above	54.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,364

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,016
Median Age	47.1
Median Household Income	£27,614
Employment Rate	53.4%
Owner Occupied	68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Kinmel Bay?

The average house price in Kinmel Bay is £211,874 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Kinmel Bay is a terraced, with an average price of £145,429.

Is Kinmel Bay a safe place to live?

Kinmel Bay has a recorded crime rate of 83.4 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 Kinmel Bay?

Average broadband download speeds in Kinmel Bay are around 438 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.9% of premises.

How big is Kinmel Bay?

Kinmel Bay is a settlement in Conwy with a population of approximately 9,016.

Most compared with

How does Kinmel Bay stack up against its neighbours?

Abergele

Kinmel Bay

House price: £231,606 · £211,874
Crime rate: 83.8 · 83.4
Distance: 2.7 mi

Bagillt

Kinmel Bay

House price: £235,651 · £211,874
Crime rate: 63.4 · 83.4
Distance: 14.2 mi

Colwyn Bay

Kinmel Bay

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

Conwy

Kinmel Bay

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

Denbigh

Kinmel Bay

House price: £240,367 · £211,874
Crime rate: 96 · 83.4
Distance: 9.5 mi

Holywell (Flintshire)

Kinmel Bay

House price: £242,592 · £211,874
Crime rate: 63.7 · 83.4
Distance: 12.7 mi

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