Abergele vs Colwyn Bay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abergele is about 11% cheaper on average. Colwyn Bay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergele
£231,606
Colwyn Bay
£259,756
Crime Rate
Abergele
83.8
Colwyn Bay
83.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergele
N/A
Colwyn Bay
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergele
353.6
Colwyn Bay
458.6
EPC Rating
Abergele
67.4
Colwyn Bay
67.2
Median Income
Abergele
£26,124
Colwyn Bay
£27,022
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abergele is £231,606, which is 11% less than Colwyn Bay at £259,756. The most affordable entry point in Abergele is a flat at £143,115, while in Colwyn Bay it is a flat at £145,010.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Colwyn Bay (£365,828 vs £283,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergele prices grew faster — 51% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Colwyn Bay (83.6 per 1,000) compared to Abergele (83.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Abergele is violent-crime, while in Colwyn Bay it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Abergele and Colwyn Bay. Abergele has 0 schools and Colwyn Bay has 0 schools.
Abergele School Inspection Breakdown
Colwyn Bay School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergele | Colwyn Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Colwyn Bay offers faster average downloads at 458.6 Mbps, compared to 353.6 Mbps in Abergele. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.5% of premises in Abergele and 97.8% in Colwyn Bay. Gigabit availability stands at 68.2% in Abergele and 90.1% in Colwyn Bay.
Colwyn Bay is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (459 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abergele are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.4 (band D) versus 67.2 (band D) in Colwyn Bay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Abergele and £1,448 in Colwyn Bay. 49.8% of homes in Abergele have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Colwyn Bay.
Abergele has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,022 in Colwyn Bay and £26,124 in Abergele. The median age is 48.2 in Abergele and 49.5 in Colwyn Bay. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Abergele and 50.6% in Colwyn Bay. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Abergele versus 68.4% in Colwyn Bay.
| Indicator | Abergele | Colwyn Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,531 | 29,273 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £26,124 | £27,022 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 50.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 32.4% |
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