Kinmel Bay vs Prestatyn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Prestatyn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Kinmel Bay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Kinmel Bay
£211,874
Prestatyn
£208,189
Crime Rate
Kinmel Bay
83.4
Prestatyn
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kinmel Bay
N/A
Prestatyn
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Kinmel Bay
437.6
Prestatyn
488.3
EPC Rating
Kinmel Bay
68.6
Prestatyn
69.3
Median Income
Kinmel Bay
£27,614
Prestatyn
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Kinmel Bay commands an average of £211,874, compared with £208,189 in Prestatyn – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Kinmel Bay is a terraced at £145,429, while in Prestatyn it is a flat at £99,047.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Prestatyn (£247,111 vs £223,689).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kinmel Bay prices grew faster — 61% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesKinmel Bay has a crime rate of 83.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Prestatyn at 95.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Kinmel Bay is violent-crime, while in Prestatyn 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 Prestatyn. Kinmel Bay has 0 schools and Prestatyn has 0 schools.
Kinmel Bay School Inspection Breakdown
Prestatyn School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Kinmel Bay | Prestatyn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 488.3 Mbps in Prestatyn and 437.6 Mbps in Kinmel Bay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Kinmel Bay and 99.6% in Prestatyn. Gigabit availability stands at 85.2% in Kinmel Bay and 97.2% in Prestatyn.
Prestatyn is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (488 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Prestatyn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (D), while Kinmel Bay averages 68.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,364 in Kinmel Bay and £1,322 in Prestatyn. 54.9% of homes in Kinmel Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Prestatyn.
Prestatyn has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,910 in Prestatyn and £27,614 in Kinmel Bay. The median age is 47.1 in Kinmel Bay and 45.9 in Prestatyn. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Kinmel Bay versus 68.8% in Prestatyn. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Kinmel Bay and 54.8% in Prestatyn.
| Indicator | Kinmel Bay | Prestatyn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,016 | 16,678 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,614 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 29.8% |
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