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Kinmel Bay vs Rhuddlan

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.

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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 Wales

At £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 Wales

Residents 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.

School 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

MetricKinmel BayRhuddlan
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorKinmel BayRhuddlan
Population9,0163,791
Median Age47.147.1
Median Household Income£27,614£27,614
Employment Rate53.4%53.4%
Owner Occupied68.7%68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified30.7%30.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Kinmel Bay and Rhuddlan?
Kinmel Bay and Rhuddlan are approximately 2.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Kinmel Bay or Rhuddlan?
Kinmel Bay is cheaper, with an average house price of £211,874.
Is Kinmel Bay or Rhuddlan safer?
Kinmel Bay has the lower crime rate at 83.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Kinmel Bay or Rhuddlan?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Kinmel Bay or Rhuddlan?
Kinmel Bay has faster average broadband at 437.6 Mbps.

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