Colwyn Bay vs Conwy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Colwyn Bay is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Conwy has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Colwyn Bay
£259,756
Conwy
£272,851
Crime Rate
Colwyn Bay
83.6
Conwy
83.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colwyn Bay
N/A
Conwy
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Colwyn Bay
458.6
Conwy
454.6
EPC Rating
Colwyn Bay
67.2
Conwy
67.2
Median Income
Colwyn Bay
£27,022
Conwy
£27,022
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £259,756, Colwyn Bay undercuts Conwy (£272,851) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Colwyn Bay is a flat at £145,010, while in Conwy it is a terraced at £203,248.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Conwy (£224,365 vs £145,010).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Colwyn Bay prices grew faster — 50% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesConwy has a crime rate of 83.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Colwyn Bay at 83.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay and Conwy. Colwyn Bay has 0 schools and Conwy has 0 schools.
Colwyn Bay School Inspection Breakdown
Conwy School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Colwyn Bay | Conwy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Colwyn Bay averages 458.6 Mbps – ahead of Conwy's 454.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Colwyn Bay and 98.6% in Conwy. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Colwyn Bay and 89.2% in Conwy.
Colwyn Bay is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (459 vs 455 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Colwyn Bay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.2 (D), while Conwy averages 67.2 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,448 in Colwyn Bay and £1,448 in Conwy. 49.3% of homes in Colwyn Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Conwy.
Colwyn Bay has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,022 in Colwyn Bay and £27,022 in Conwy. The median age is 49.5 in Colwyn Bay and 49.5 in Conwy. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Colwyn Bay versus 68.4% in Conwy. Employment rates stand at 50.6% in Colwyn Bay and 50.6% in Conwy.
| Indicator | Colwyn Bay | Conwy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,273 | 15,506 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,022 | £27,022 |
| Employment Rate | 50.6% | 50.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.4% | 32.4% |
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