Conwy vs Llandudno
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Llandudno wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Conwy has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Conwy
£272,851
Llandudno
£246,499
Crime Rate
Conwy
83.5
Llandudno
83.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Conwy
N/A
Llandudno
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Conwy
454.6
Llandudno
455.2
EPC Rating
Conwy
67.2
Llandudno
67.2
Median Income
Conwy
£27,022
Llandudno
£27,022
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £246,499, Llandudno undercuts Conwy (£272,851) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Conwy is a terraced at £203,248, while in Llandudno it is a flat at £136,539.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Conwy (£224,365 vs £136,539).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llandudno prices grew faster — 56% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Conwy experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83.5 per 1,000 versus 83.6 per 1,000 in Llandudno. The most common crime category in Conwy 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 Conwy and Llandudno. Conwy has 0 schools and Llandudno has 0 schools.
Conwy School Inspection Breakdown
Llandudno School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Conwy | Llandudno |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Llandudno averages 455.2 Mbps – ahead of Conwy's 454.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Conwy and 98.5% in Llandudno. Gigabit availability stands at 89.2% in Conwy and 89.3% in Llandudno.
Llandudno is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (455 vs 455 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Conwy, scoring 67.2 on average (band D) compared to 67.2 (band D) in Llandudno. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,448 in Conwy and £1,448 in Llandudno. 49.3% of homes in Conwy have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Llandudno.
Conwy 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 Conwy and £27,022 in Llandudno. The median age is 49.5 in Conwy and 49.5 in Llandudno. Employment rates stand at 50.6% in Conwy and 50.6% in Llandudno. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Conwy versus 68.4% in Llandudno. Conwy has a population of 15,506 and Llandudno has 14,699.
| Indicator | Conwy | Llandudno |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,506 | 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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