Living in Colwyn Bay: Liveability Score 54/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Our overall score for Colwyn Bay is 54/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 27/100 versus a median of 88/100.
Its healthcare score runs 15 points above the LL28 district's 65/100. Broadband (89) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Colwyn Bay in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL28 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £197,000 | 242 |
| Detached | £330,000 | 79 |
| Semi-detached | £190,000 | 63 |
| Terraced | £147,000 | 46 |
| Flat / Maisonette | £122,500 | 54 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colwyn Bay a nice place to live?
Colwyn Bay is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Colwyn Bay is 54/100, 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 Colwyn Bay?
Crime levels in Colwyn Bay are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 27/100. There were 3,897 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are house prices like in Colwyn Bay?
The current median house price in Colwyn Bay is £197,000, around 31% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £330,000, semi-detached £190,000, terraced £147,000, flat £122,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 242 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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