Colwyn Bay vs Llanfairfechan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Llanfairfechan wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Colwyn Bay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Colwyn Bay
£259,756
Llanfairfechan
£197,802
Crime Rate
Colwyn Bay
83.6
Llanfairfechan
84.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colwyn Bay
N/A
Llanfairfechan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Colwyn Bay
458.6
Llanfairfechan
129.8
EPC Rating
Colwyn Bay
67.2
Llanfairfechan
65.4
Median Income
Colwyn Bay
£27,022
Llanfairfechan
£25,604
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Colwyn Bay commands an average of £259,756, compared with £197,802 in Llanfairfechan – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Colwyn Bay is a flat at £145,010, while in Llanfairfechan it is a flat at £120,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Colwyn Bay (£365,828 vs £290,975).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Colwyn Bay prices grew faster — 50% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Colwyn Bay experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83.6 per 1,000 versus 84 per 1,000 in Llanfairfechan. The most common crime category in Colwyn Bay is violent-crime, while in Llanfairfechan 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 Llanfairfechan. Colwyn Bay has 0 schools and Llanfairfechan has 0 schools.
Colwyn Bay School Inspection Breakdown
Llanfairfechan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Colwyn Bay | Llanfairfechan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 458.6 Mbps in Colwyn Bay and 129.8 Mbps in Llanfairfechan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Colwyn Bay and 92.2% in Llanfairfechan. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Colwyn Bay and 12.9% in Llanfairfechan.
Colwyn Bay is the faster of the two by 253% on average download speed (459 vs 130 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Colwyn Bay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.2 (D), while Llanfairfechan averages 65.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,448 in Colwyn Bay and £1,510 in Llanfairfechan. 49.3% of homes in Colwyn Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.2% in Llanfairfechan.
Colwyn Bay has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 46.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,022 in Colwyn Bay and £25,604 in Llanfairfechan. The median age is 49.5 in Colwyn Bay and 47.8 in Llanfairfechan. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Colwyn Bay versus 66.9% in Llanfairfechan. Employment rates stand at 50.6% in Colwyn Bay and 51.8% in Llanfairfechan.
| Indicator | Colwyn Bay | Llanfairfechan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,273 | 3,261 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 47.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,022 | £25,604 |
| Employment Rate | 50.6% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.4% | 33.5% |
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