Conwy vs Menai Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Conwy offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Menai Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Conwy
£272,851
Menai Bridge
£286,108
Crime Rate
Conwy
83.5
Menai Bridge
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Conwy
N/A
Menai Bridge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Conwy
454.6
Menai Bridge
150.1
EPC Rating
Conwy
67.2
Menai Bridge
64.6
Median Income
Conwy
£27,022
Menai Bridge
£28,404
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Conwy is £272,851, which is 5% less than Menai Bridge at £286,108. The most affordable entry point in Conwy is a terraced at £203,248, while in Menai Bridge it is a semi-detached at £206,231.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Conwy (£438,201 vs £369,860).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Conwy prices grew faster — 33% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 55.5 offences per 1,000 people, Menai Bridge is the safer of the two – 50% lower than Conwy's 83.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Conwy is violent-crime, while in Menai Bridge 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 Menai Bridge. Conwy has 0 schools and Menai Bridge has 0 schools.
Conwy School Inspection Breakdown
Menai Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Conwy | Menai Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Conwy offers faster average downloads at 454.6 Mbps, compared to 150.1 Mbps in Menai Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Conwy and 94% in Menai Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 89.2% in Conwy and 17.6% in Menai Bridge.
Conwy is the faster of the two by 203% on average download speed (455 vs 150 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Conwy are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.2 (band D) versus 64.6 (band D) in Menai Bridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,448 in Conwy and £1,626 in Menai Bridge. 49.3% of homes in Conwy have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.2% in Menai Bridge.
Conwy has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 46.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,403.5 in Menai Bridge and £27,022 in Conwy. The median age is 49.5 in Conwy and 47 in Menai Bridge. Employment rates stand at 50.6% in Conwy and 52% in Menai Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Conwy versus 66.8% in Menai Bridge.
| Indicator | Conwy | Menai Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,506 | 3,045 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £27,022 | £28,403.5 |
| Employment Rate | 50.6% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.4% | 33.4% |
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