Colwyn Bay vs Llandudno
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Llandudno offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Colwyn Bay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Colwyn Bay
£259,756
Llandudno
£246,499
Crime Rate
Colwyn Bay
83.6
Llandudno
83.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colwyn Bay
N/A
Llandudno
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Colwyn Bay
458.6
Llandudno
455.2
EPC Rating
Colwyn Bay
67.2
Llandudno
67.2
Median Income
Colwyn Bay
£27,022
Llandudno
£27,022
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Llandudno more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £246,499 versus £259,756 in Colwyn Bay. The most affordable entry point in Colwyn Bay is a flat at £145,010, while in Llandudno it is a flat at £136,539.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Llandudno (£254,083 vs £217,673).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llandudno prices grew faster — 56% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 83.6 offences per 1,000 people, Colwyn Bay is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Llandudno's 83.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Colwyn Bay is violent-crime, while in Llandudno 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 Llandudno. Colwyn Bay has 0 schools and Llandudno has 0 schools.
Colwyn Bay School Inspection Breakdown
Llandudno School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Colwyn Bay | Llandudno |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Colwyn Bay enjoy 458.6 Mbps on average, while Llandudno lags behind at 455.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Colwyn Bay and 98.5% in Llandudno. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Colwyn Bay and 89.3% in Llandudno.
Colwyn Bay is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (459 vs 455 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Colwyn Bay is band D (score 67.2), ahead of Llandudno's band D (score 67.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,448 in Colwyn Bay and £1,448 in Llandudno. 49.3% of homes in Colwyn Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Llandudno.
Colwyn Bay has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Colwyn Bay has a population of 29,273 while Llandudno has 14,699. Median household income is £27,022 in Colwyn Bay and £27,022 in Llandudno. The median age is 49.5 in Colwyn Bay and 49.5 in Llandudno. Employment rates stand at 50.6% in Colwyn Bay and 50.6% in Llandudno.
| Indicator | Colwyn Bay | Llandudno |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,273 | 14,699 |
| 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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