Town Pop. 181

Living in Betws-yn-Rhos: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Betws-yn-Rhos is 52/100, built from 6 categories. Broadband is where Betws-yn-Rhos most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the LL22 postcode district, Betws-yn-Rhos ranks 2nd. Betws-yn-Rhos is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for transport, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The LL22 district averages 42/100, putting Betws-yn-Rhos 10 points above its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: LL22 postcode district.

52
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Betws-yn-Rhos scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
552.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 53 crimes
↑ 779% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 445% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 702% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 631% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 325% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 23 crimes
  2. 2 B5383 5 crimes
  3. 3 Allt-Y-Powls 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³
83
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital30 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital30.6 mi
Aintree University Hospital32.7 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust6.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryGWRYCH MEDICAL CENTRE3.4 mi
GP capacity1,488 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)86.4%
available across Conwy
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.6%Student3.3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical41.9%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
58
Council tax Conwy · 2025-26
A £1,547
B £1,805
C £2,063
D £2,321
E £2,837
F £3,353
G £3,868
H £4,642
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Abergele and Pensarn 4 mi
Colwyn Bay 4.9 mi
Glan Conwy 6.6 mi
J2A M53 24.5 mi
J2 M53 25 mi
J3 M53 25 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Betws-yn-Rhos in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Mynydd Marian 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Llanddulas 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Abergele 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pensarn 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Llangernyw 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Colwyn Bay 54 4.9 mi away ⇄
Llansannan 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
Bodelwyddan 47 5.8 mi away ⇄
Kinmel Bay 50 5.9 mi away ⇄
Llansanffraid Glan Conwy 54 6.5 mi away ⇄
Bryn Pydew 63 7.0 mi away ⇄
Penrhyn Bay 63 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Betws-yn-Rhos a nice place to live?

Betws-yn-Rhos is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Betws-yn-Rhos is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Betws-yn-Rhos?

Betws-yn-Rhos is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Betws-yn-Rhos

LL22 42 ⇄

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