Bethesda vs Conwy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bethesda offers lower property prices by roughly 36%. Bethesda has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bethesda
£174,905
Conwy
£272,851
Crime Rate
Bethesda
69.5
Conwy
83.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bethesda
N/A
Conwy
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bethesda
238.7
Conwy
454.6
EPC Rating
Bethesda
63.6
Conwy
67.2
Median Income
Bethesda
£24,186
Conwy
£27,022
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Bethesda is £174,905, which is 36% less than Conwy at £272,851. The most affordable entry point in Bethesda is a flat at £150,500, while in Conwy it is a terraced at £203,248.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Conwy (£438,201 vs £255,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Conwy prices grew faster — 33% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Bethesda (69.5 per 1,000) compared to Conwy (83.5 per 1,000), a 20% difference. The most common crime category in Bethesda 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 Bethesda and Conwy. Bethesda has 0 schools and Conwy has 0 schools.
Bethesda School Inspection Breakdown
Conwy School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bethesda | Conwy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Conwy offers faster average downloads at 454.6 Mbps, compared to 238.7 Mbps in Bethesda. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Bethesda and 98.6% in Conwy. Gigabit availability stands at 35.2% in Bethesda 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
Homes in Conwy are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.2 (band D) versus 63.6 (band D) in Bethesda. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Bethesda and £1,448 in Conwy. 43.2% of homes in Bethesda 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 Bethesda. The median age is 46.1 in Bethesda and 49.5 in Conwy. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Bethesda and 50.6% in Conwy. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Bethesda versus 68.4% in Conwy.
| Indicator | Bethesda | Conwy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,757 | 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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