Kinmel Bay vs Rhyl
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Rhyl offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Kinmel Bay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Kinmel Bay
£211,874
Rhyl
£188,583
Crime Rate
Kinmel Bay
83.4
Rhyl
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kinmel Bay
N/A
Rhyl
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Kinmel Bay
437.6
Rhyl
437.6
EPC Rating
Kinmel Bay
68.6
Rhyl
68.6
Median Income
Kinmel Bay
£27,614
Rhyl
£27,614
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Rhyl is £188,583, which is 12% less than Kinmel Bay at £211,874. The most affordable entry point in Kinmel Bay is a terraced at £145,429, while in Rhyl it is a flat at £109,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 6% pricier in Kinmel Bay (£145,429 vs £137,305).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kinmel Bay prices grew faster — 61% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Kinmel Bay (83.4 per 1,000) compared to Rhyl (95.8 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Kinmel Bay 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 Kinmel Bay and Rhyl. Kinmel Bay has 0 schools and Rhyl has 0 schools.
Kinmel Bay School Inspection Breakdown
Rhyl School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Kinmel Bay | Rhyl |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kinmel Bay offers faster average downloads at 437.6 Mbps, compared to 437.6 Mbps in Rhyl. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Kinmel Bay and 97.9% in Rhyl. Gigabit availability stands at 85.2% in Kinmel Bay and 85.2% in Rhyl.
Kinmel Bay is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (438 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 68.6 (band D) in Rhyl. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,364 in Kinmel Bay and £1,364 in Rhyl. 54.9% of homes in Kinmel Bay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Rhyl.
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 Rhyl. The median age is 47.1 in Kinmel Bay and 47.1 in Rhyl. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Kinmel Bay and 53.4% in Rhyl. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Kinmel Bay versus 68.7% in Rhyl.
| Indicator | Kinmel Bay | Rhyl |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,016 | 26,982 |
| 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% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Kinmel Bay and Rhyl?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Kinmel Bay or Rhyl?
Is Kinmel Bay or Rhyl safer?
Which has better schools, Kinmel Bay or Rhyl?
Which has faster broadband, Kinmel Bay or Rhyl?
Keep exploring