Kinmel Bay vs Penrhyn Bay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kinmel Bay is about 31% cheaper on average. Kinmel Bay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Kinmel Bay
£211,874
Penrhyn Bay
£306,895
Crime Rate
Kinmel Bay
83.4
Penrhyn Bay
83.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kinmel Bay
N/A
Penrhyn Bay
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Kinmel Bay
437.6
Penrhyn Bay
455.2
EPC Rating
Kinmel Bay
68.6
Penrhyn Bay
67.2
Median Income
Kinmel Bay
£27,614
Penrhyn Bay
£27,022
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Kinmel Bay is £211,874, which is 31% less than Penrhyn Bay at £306,895. The most affordable entry point in Kinmel Bay is a terraced at £145,429, while in Penrhyn Bay it is a flat at £95,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Penrhyn Bay (£235,300 vs £145,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kinmel Bay prices grew faster — 61% vs 52%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 83.4 offences per 1,000 people, Kinmel Bay is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Penrhyn Bay's 83.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Kinmel Bay is violent-crime, while in Penrhyn Bay 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 Kinmel Bay and Penrhyn Bay. Kinmel Bay has 0 schools and Penrhyn Bay has 0 schools.
Kinmel Bay School Inspection Breakdown
Penrhyn Bay School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Kinmel Bay | Penrhyn Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Penrhyn Bay offers faster average downloads at 455.2 Mbps, compared to 437.6 Mbps in Kinmel Bay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Kinmel Bay and 98.5% in Penrhyn Bay. Gigabit availability stands at 85.2% in Kinmel Bay and 89.3% in Penrhyn Bay.
Penrhyn Bay is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (455 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kinmel Bay are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.6 (band D) versus 67.2 (band D) in Penrhyn Bay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,364 in Kinmel Bay and £1,448 in Penrhyn Bay. 54.9% of homes in Kinmel Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Penrhyn Bay.
Kinmel Bay 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 Kinmel Bay and £27,022 in Penrhyn Bay. The median age is 47.1 in Kinmel Bay and 49.5 in Penrhyn Bay. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Kinmel Bay and 50.6% in Penrhyn Bay. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Kinmel Bay versus 68.4% in Penrhyn Bay.
| Indicator | Kinmel Bay | Penrhyn Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,016 | 4,201 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,614 | £27,022 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 50.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 32.4% |
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