Colwyn Bay vs Penrhyn Bay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Colwyn Bay is about 15% cheaper on average. Colwyn Bay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Colwyn Bay
£259,756
Penrhyn Bay
£306,895
Crime Rate
Colwyn Bay
83.6
Penrhyn Bay
83.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colwyn Bay
N/A
Penrhyn Bay
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Colwyn Bay
458.6
Penrhyn Bay
455.2
EPC Rating
Colwyn Bay
67.2
Penrhyn Bay
67.2
Median Income
Colwyn Bay
£27,022
Penrhyn Bay
£27,022
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Colwyn Bay is £259,756, which is 15% less than Penrhyn Bay at £306,895. The most affordable entry point in Colwyn Bay is a flat at £145,010, while in Penrhyn Bay it is a flat at £95,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Colwyn Bay (£145,010 vs £95,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Penrhyn Bay prices grew faster — 52% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Colwyn Bay (83.6 per 1,000) compared to Penrhyn Bay (83.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Colwyn Bay is violent-crime, while in Penrhyn 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 Penrhyn Bay. Colwyn Bay has 0 schools and Penrhyn Bay has 0 schools.
Colwyn Bay School Inspection Breakdown
Penrhyn Bay School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Colwyn Bay | Penrhyn 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 455.2 Mbps in Penrhyn Bay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Colwyn Bay and 98.5% in Penrhyn Bay. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Colwyn Bay and 89.3% in Penrhyn Bay.
Colwyn Bay is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (459 vs 455 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Colwyn Bay are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.2 (band D) versus 67.2 (band D) in Penrhyn Bay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,448 in Colwyn Bay and £1,448 in Penrhyn Bay. 49.3% of homes in Colwyn Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Penrhyn Bay.
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 Penrhyn Bay. The median age is 49.5 in Colwyn Bay and 49.5 in Penrhyn Bay. Employment rates stand at 50.6% in Colwyn Bay and 50.6% in Penrhyn Bay. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Colwyn Bay versus 68.4% in Penrhyn Bay.
| Indicator | Colwyn Bay | Penrhyn Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,273 | 4,201 |
| 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% |
Location
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