Colwyn Bay vs Kinmel Bay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kinmel Bay is about 23% cheaper on average. Kinmel Bay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Colwyn Bay
£259,756
Kinmel Bay
£211,874
Crime Rate
Colwyn Bay
83.6
Kinmel Bay
83.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colwyn Bay
N/A
Kinmel Bay
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Colwyn Bay
458.6
Kinmel Bay
437.6
EPC Rating
Colwyn Bay
67.2
Kinmel Bay
68.6
Median Income
Colwyn Bay
£27,022
Kinmel Bay
£27,614
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Kinmel Bay is £211,874, which is 23% less than Colwyn Bay at £259,756. The most affordable entry point in Colwyn Bay is a flat at £145,010, while in Kinmel Bay it is a terraced at £145,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 64% pricier in Colwyn Bay (£365,828 vs £223,689).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kinmel Bay prices grew faster — 61% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 83.4 offences per 1,000 people, Kinmel Bay is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Colwyn Bay's 83.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Colwyn Bay is violent-crime, while in Kinmel 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 Colwyn Bay and Kinmel Bay. Colwyn Bay has 0 schools and Kinmel Bay has 0 schools.
Colwyn Bay School Inspection Breakdown
Kinmel Bay School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Colwyn Bay | Kinmel 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 437.6 Mbps in Kinmel Bay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Colwyn Bay and 97.9% in Kinmel Bay. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Colwyn Bay and 85.2% in Kinmel Bay.
Colwyn Bay is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (459 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kinmel Bay are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.6 (band D) versus 67.2 (band D) in Colwyn Bay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,448 in Colwyn Bay and £1,364 in Kinmel Bay. 49.3% of homes in Colwyn Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Kinmel Bay.
Kinmel Bay has more energy-efficient housing — 54.9% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,614 in Kinmel Bay and £27,022 in Colwyn Bay. The median age is 49.5 in Colwyn Bay and 47.1 in Kinmel Bay. Employment rates stand at 50.6% in Colwyn Bay and 53.4% in Kinmel Bay. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Colwyn Bay versus 68.7% in Kinmel Bay.
| Indicator | Colwyn Bay | Kinmel Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,273 | 9,016 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,022 | £27,614 |
| Employment Rate | 50.6% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.4% | 30.7% |
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