Kinmel Bay vs Rhuddlan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Kinmel Bay wins on house prices with a 53% gap. Kinmel Bay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Kinmel Bay
£211,874
Rhuddlan
£448,871
Crime Rate
Kinmel Bay
83.4
Rhuddlan
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kinmel Bay
N/A
Rhuddlan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Kinmel Bay
437.6
Rhuddlan
437.6
EPC Rating
Kinmel Bay
68.6
Rhuddlan
68.6
Median Income
Kinmel Bay
£27,614
Rhuddlan
£27,614
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £211,874, Kinmel Bay undercuts Rhuddlan (£448,871) by around 53% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Kinmel Bay is a terraced at £145,429, while in Rhuddlan it is a flat at £109,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Rhuddlan (£267,831 vs £223,689).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rhuddlan prices grew faster — 178% vs 61%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Kinmel Bay experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83.4 per 1,000 versus 95.8 per 1,000 in Rhuddlan. The most common crime category in Kinmel Bay is violent-crime, while in Rhuddlan 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 Rhuddlan. Kinmel Bay has 0 schools and Rhuddlan has 0 schools.
Kinmel Bay School Inspection Breakdown
Rhuddlan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Kinmel Bay | Rhuddlan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Kinmel Bay averages 437.6 Mbps – ahead of Rhuddlan's 437.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Kinmel Bay and 97.9% in Rhuddlan. Gigabit availability stands at 85.2% in Kinmel Bay and 85.2% in Rhuddlan.
Kinmel Bay is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (438 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kinmel Bay, scoring 68.6 on average (band D) compared to 68.6 (band D) in Rhuddlan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,364 in Kinmel Bay and £1,364 in Rhuddlan. 54.9% of homes in Kinmel Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Rhuddlan.
Kinmel Bay has more energy-efficient housing — 54.9% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,614 in Kinmel Bay and £27,614 in Rhuddlan. The median age is 47.1 in Kinmel Bay and 47.1 in Rhuddlan. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Kinmel Bay and 53.4% in Rhuddlan. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Kinmel Bay versus 68.7% in Rhuddlan. Kinmel Bay has a population of 9,016 and Rhuddlan has 3,791.
| Indicator | Kinmel Bay | Rhuddlan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,016 | 3,791 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,614 | £27,614 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.7% |
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