Colwyn Bay vs Prestatyn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Prestatyn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Colwyn Bay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Colwyn Bay
£259,756
Prestatyn
£208,189
Crime Rate
Colwyn Bay
83.6
Prestatyn
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colwyn Bay
N/A
Prestatyn
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Colwyn Bay
458.6
Prestatyn
488.3
EPC Rating
Colwyn Bay
67.2
Prestatyn
69.3
Median Income
Colwyn Bay
£27,022
Prestatyn
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £208,189, Prestatyn undercuts Colwyn Bay (£259,756) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Colwyn Bay is a flat at £145,010, while in Prestatyn it is a flat at £99,047.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 48% pricier in Colwyn Bay (£365,828 vs £247,111).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Colwyn Bay prices grew faster — 50% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesColwyn Bay has a crime rate of 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Prestatyn at 95.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Colwyn Bay is violent-crime, while in Prestatyn 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 Prestatyn. Colwyn Bay has 0 schools and Prestatyn has 0 schools.
Colwyn Bay School Inspection Breakdown
Prestatyn School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Colwyn Bay | Prestatyn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Prestatyn averages 488.3 Mbps – ahead of Colwyn Bay's 458.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Colwyn Bay and 99.6% in Prestatyn. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Colwyn Bay and 97.2% in Prestatyn.
Prestatyn is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (488 vs 459 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Prestatyn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (D), while Colwyn Bay averages 67.2 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,448 in Colwyn Bay and £1,322 in Prestatyn. 49.3% of homes in Colwyn Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Prestatyn.
Prestatyn has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,910 in Prestatyn and £27,022 in Colwyn Bay. The median age is 49.5 in Colwyn Bay and 45.9 in Prestatyn. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Colwyn Bay versus 68.8% in Prestatyn. Employment rates stand at 50.6% in Colwyn Bay and 54.8% in Prestatyn.
| Indicator | Colwyn Bay | Prestatyn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,273 | 16,678 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,022 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 50.6% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.4% | 29.8% |
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