Conwy vs Llanfairfechan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Llanfairfechan is about 38% cheaper on average. Conwy has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Conwy
£272,851
Llanfairfechan
£197,802
Crime Rate
Conwy
83.5
Llanfairfechan
84.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Conwy
N/A
Llanfairfechan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Conwy
454.6
Llanfairfechan
129.8
EPC Rating
Conwy
67.2
Llanfairfechan
65.4
Median Income
Conwy
£27,022
Llanfairfechan
£25,604
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Llanfairfechan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £197,802 versus £272,851 in Conwy. The most affordable entry point in Conwy is a terraced at £203,248, while in Llanfairfechan it is a flat at £120,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 87% pricier in Conwy (£224,365 vs £120,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Conwy prices grew faster — 33% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Conwy (83.5 per 1,000) compared to Llanfairfechan (84 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Conwy 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 Conwy and Llanfairfechan. Conwy has 0 schools and Llanfairfechan has 0 schools.
Conwy School Inspection Breakdown
Llanfairfechan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Conwy | Llanfairfechan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Conwy enjoy 454.6 Mbps on average, while Llanfairfechan lags behind at 129.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Conwy and 92.2% in Llanfairfechan. Gigabit availability stands at 89.2% in Conwy and 12.9% in Llanfairfechan.
Conwy is the faster of the two by 250% on average download speed (455 vs 130 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Conwy is band D (score 67.2), ahead of Llanfairfechan's band D (score 65.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,448 in Conwy and £1,510 in Llanfairfechan. 49.3% of homes in Conwy have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.2% in Llanfairfechan.
Conwy has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 46.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Conwy has a population of 15,506 while Llanfairfechan has 3,261. Median household income is £27,022 in Conwy and £25,604 in Llanfairfechan. The median age is 49.5 in Conwy and 47.8 in Llanfairfechan. Employment rates stand at 50.6% in Conwy and 51.8% in Llanfairfechan.
| Indicator | Conwy | Llanfairfechan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,506 | 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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