Colwyn Bay vs Rhuddlan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Colwyn Bay wins on house prices with a 42% gap. Colwyn Bay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Colwyn Bay
£259,756
Rhuddlan
£448,871
Crime Rate
Colwyn Bay
83.6
Rhuddlan
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colwyn Bay
N/A
Rhuddlan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Colwyn Bay
458.6
Rhuddlan
437.6
EPC Rating
Colwyn Bay
67.2
Rhuddlan
68.6
Median Income
Colwyn Bay
£27,022
Rhuddlan
£27,614
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £259,756, Colwyn Bay undercuts Rhuddlan (£448,871) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Colwyn Bay is a flat at £145,010, while in Rhuddlan it is a flat at £109,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Colwyn Bay (£365,828 vs £267,831).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rhuddlan prices grew faster — 178% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Colwyn Bay experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83.6 per 1,000 versus 95.8 per 1,000 in Rhuddlan. The most common crime category in Colwyn Bay is violent-crime, while in Rhuddlan 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 Rhuddlan. Colwyn Bay has 0 schools and Rhuddlan has 0 schools.
Colwyn Bay School Inspection Breakdown
Rhuddlan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Colwyn Bay | Rhuddlan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Colwyn Bay averages 458.6 Mbps – ahead of Rhuddlan's 437.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Colwyn Bay and 97.9% in Rhuddlan. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Colwyn Bay and 85.2% in Rhuddlan.
Colwyn Bay is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (459 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Rhuddlan, scoring 68.6 on average (band D) compared to 67.2 (band D) in Colwyn Bay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,448 in Colwyn Bay and £1,364 in Rhuddlan. 49.3% of homes in Colwyn Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Rhuddlan.
Rhuddlan 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 Rhuddlan and £27,022 in Colwyn Bay. The median age is 49.5 in Colwyn Bay and 47.1 in Rhuddlan. Employment rates stand at 50.6% in Colwyn Bay and 53.4% in Rhuddlan. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Colwyn Bay versus 68.7% in Rhuddlan. Colwyn Bay has a population of 29,273 and Rhuddlan has 3,791.
| Indicator | Colwyn Bay | Rhuddlan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,273 | 3,791 |
| 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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