Town comparison
Conwy vs Rhyl
Which is better to live in? 14.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Rhyl wins on house prices with a 45% gap. Conwy has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Conwy
£272,851
Rhyl
£188,583
Crime Rate
Conwy
83.5
Rhyl
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Conwy
N/A
Rhyl
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Conwy
454.6
Rhyl
437.6
EPC Rating
Conwy
67.2
Rhyl
68.6
Median Income
Conwy
£27,022
Rhyl
£27,614
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Conwy commands an average of £272,851, compared with £188,583 in Rhyl – a difference of 45%. The most affordable entry point in Conwy is a terraced at £203,248, while in Rhyl it is a flat at £109,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 106% pricier in Conwy (£224,365 vs £109,100).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rhyl prices grew faster — 43% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Conwy experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83.5 per 1,000 versus 95.8 per 1,000 in Rhyl. The most common crime category in Conwy is violent-crime, while in Rhyl 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 Rhyl. Conwy has 0 schools and Rhyl has 0 schools.
Conwy School Inspection Breakdown
Rhyl School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Conwy | Rhyl |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.6 Mbps in Conwy and 437.6 Mbps in Rhyl. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Conwy and 97.9% in Rhyl. Gigabit availability stands at 89.2% in Conwy and 85.2% in Rhyl.
Conwy is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (455 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Rhyl leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.6 (D), while Conwy averages 67.2 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,448 in Conwy and £1,364 in Rhyl. 49.3% of homes in Conwy have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Rhyl.
Rhyl 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 Rhyl and £27,022 in Conwy. The median age is 49.5 in Conwy and 47.1 in Rhyl. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Conwy versus 68.7% in Rhyl. Employment rates stand at 50.6% in Conwy and 53.4% in Rhyl.
| Indicator | Conwy | Rhyl |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,506 | 26,982 |
| 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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