Town comparison
Bangor vs Conwy
Which is better to live in? 13.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bangor wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Bangor has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bangor
£231,275
Conwy
£272,851
Crime Rate
Bangor
69.7
Conwy
83.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bangor
N/A
Conwy
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bangor
238.7
Conwy
454.6
EPC Rating
Bangor
63.6
Conwy
67.2
Median Income
Bangor
£24,186
Conwy
£27,022
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Conwy commands an average of £272,851, compared with £231,275 in Bangor – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Bangor is a flat at £100,279, while in Conwy it is a terraced at £203,248.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Conwy (£224,365 vs £100,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bangor prices grew faster — 46% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Bangor experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.7 per 1,000 versus 83.5 per 1,000 in Conwy. The most common crime category in Bangor is violent-crime, while in Conwy 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 Bangor and Conwy. Bangor has 0 schools and Conwy has 0 schools.
Bangor School Inspection Breakdown
Conwy School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bangor | Conwy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.6 Mbps in Conwy and 238.7 Mbps in Bangor. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Bangor and 98.6% in Conwy. Gigabit availability stands at 35.2% in Bangor and 89.2% in Conwy.
Conwy is the faster of the two by 90% on average download speed (455 vs 239 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Conwy, scoring 67.2 on average (band D) compared to 63.6 (band D) in Bangor. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Bangor and £1,448 in Conwy. 43.2% of homes in Bangor have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Conwy.
Conwy has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,022 in Conwy and £24,186 in Bangor. The median age is 46.1 in Bangor and 49.5 in Conwy. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Bangor and 50.6% in Conwy. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Bangor versus 68.4% in Conwy. Bangor has a population of 16,994 and Conwy has 15,506.
| Indicator | Bangor | Conwy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,994 | 15,506 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £24,186 | £27,022 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 50.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 32.4% |
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